Don't assault private parts: Police told

Homa Bay County Assembly Speaker, Julius Gaya, has strongly criticized certain police officers for using excessive force to control anti-government demonstrations.

Gaya expressed deep concern over reports that some officers targeted young men’s genitals during these protests. Addressing journalists at the county assembly, Gaya voiced his opposition to such actions, stating that injuring a young person’s genitals is unacceptable. He emphasized the importance of preserving their reproductive ability and ensuring the well-being of future generations.

“We want our young people to have the ability to give birth. Their genitals should not be interfered with,” Gaya asserted.

He stressed that every Kenyan has the constitutional right to demonstrate and picket and that the protests are aimed at expressing dissatisfaction with the high cost of living, not limited to any particular coalition.

Titus Asiago, MCA for Ruma Kaksingri, echoed Gaya’s sentiments, warning that injuries to a person’s genitals could impact the future population.

“Injuring a person’s genital organ will interfere with residents’ ability to give birth. We must safeguard the ability to have future generations,” Asiago stated.

Kochia MCA Michael Nyang’i urged the government to respect the constitutional right to demonstrate and picket, condemning arrests and injuries inflicted on protestors during past demonstrations.

Bob Obondo, MCA for Central Kasipul, called for an end to brutality against protestors, emphasizing the need for unity among all citizens. Tony Otieno, the MCA for Arujo, added his voice, stating that nobody should be denied the opportunity to demonstrate peacefully. 

“There is no need for fighting that we have noticed during demonstrations. Let the people be given the opportunity to demonstrate,” Otieno said.