The bill addresses public meetings and processions, providing the demarcation of assembly and demonstration zones.
The county MP argues that any public meeting or public procession should not be held within a radius of 100 metres from the precincts of Parliament, protected areas under the Protected Areas Act, and courtrooms.
The bill also empowers the cabinet secretary to designate assembly and demonstration zones in consultation with the county governments and prescribes the areas within which public meetings and processions are prohibited.
It outlines procedures for holding public gatherings, including the requirement for organisers to provide details such as names, addresses, dates, times (between 6 am and 6 pm), and locations.
The Act also addresses unlawful assemblies and the consequences for those involved. Those involved can be charged under the Penal Code’s provisions on unlawful assembly and face imprisonment.
