Prof. Kithure Kindiki, the cabinet secretary for interior cs, has warned that any individual who tries to access government and security establishments illegally will face the full extent of the law.
Kindiki warned the public and politicians not to threaten officers on duty at government installations, citing impunity.
"I direct all security agencies to ensure that our security facilities remain protected areas and should not be allowed to become a theatre for politics or rowdy and unlawful behaviour including unauthorised access," he stated.
kithure kindiki cited an incident in which Azimio la Umoja coalition leader Raila Odinga attempted to enter the DCI headquarters on Tuesday, March 7, after former interior cs fred matiangi was detained, caused a commotion at the entrance where security officers blocked him.
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"Some politicians, ostensibly going to provide political solidarity to Dr Matiang'i, caused disturbances including threats to mobilise people to forcibly access the DCI headquarters," said Kindiki.
"Going forward, any person regardless of their rank in society who threatens to forcibly access security facilities or intimidate officers on duty will be dealt with firmly, ruthlessly and decisively in accordance with the law." he added.
After being denied access to the DCI offices to see matiangi, Odinga was overheard complaining that it was his right to be there because it was a public office.
"This is a public office. You want me to order these people to open the gate by force. I have a right to go see the director. I have a right to go inside," said Odinga.
The Interior CS went on to say that the state will not interfere with the various institutions in the criminal justice system carrying out their duties concerning the Matiang'i investigation.
"This is a major departure from how the police have treated suspects under the previous administration especially if these persons were politically exposed," said the CS.
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