"This is therefore to direct all television and radio stations to stop any live coverage of the demonstrations forthwith. Failure to abide by this directive will result in regulatory action as stipulated in the Kenya Information and Communications Act, 1998," it added.
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets on Wednesday to mark a year since the anti-finance demonstrations that left tens of young Kenyans dead.
In Nairobi, senior political figures, including former Chief Justice David Maraga and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka joined the protests, as did Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Alliance of Kenya (DAP-Kenya), Busia Senator Okiyah Omtatah, and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
However, moments later, chaos erupted in the city's Central Business District (CBD) following a confrontation between protesters and anti-riot police officers, with the police firing tear gas in an attempt to disperse the demonstrators.
Maraga, who addressed the Press moments after touching down in CBD, castigated the excessive use of force on protestors by the police, stressing that such actions contravened the constitution.
"We strongly condemn the use of state violence against grieving families and peaceful protesters. The flagrant violation of the Constitution and human rights must stop," Maraga said.
In a statement earlier today, the Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen urged Kenyans to prioritise peace while demonstrating. Murkomen said that the security agencies will remain committed to protecting critical infrastructures and businesses.
“As you go about your daily activities, be assured that your safety and the protection of your livelihoods are our top priority,” Murkomen said.
"For those who will turn up to exercise their constitutional right to demonstrate, we urge them to do so peacefully and unarmed as provided for in our laws. Peace is the foundation for a strong and prosperous Nation; let us all join hands to uphold it," he added. By
