The Nairobi security command yesterday outlawed tomorrows swearing-in ceremony of NASA leader Raila Odinga.
Nairobi police commander Japheth Koome said none of the groups that have expressed interest in using Uhuru Park tomorrow would be allowed.
The decision may lead to a confrontation between NASA supporters and the police.
“I have a responsibility to protect life and property. No one has informed the police of any meeting apart from what we read in the media and social media. No one will be allowed in the city,” Koome told a press at his office yesterday.
In what was seen as an indirect reference to supporters of NASA, Koome said, “Those travelling from other places with intention to come and cause chaos in Nairobi, please keep off.”
Today, top security chiefs are expected to meet ahead of tomorrow’s NASA event.
Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet, Deputy Inspector Generals Edward Mbugua and Noor Gabow, will meet other security operators in Nairobi to finalise security operation plans.
The planned swearing-in of Raila as the People’s President has been a subject of discussion in various security meetings.
Last week, Nairobi county Security and Intelligence Committee met to discuss the same issue.
The team is chaired by Bernard Leparmarai, who is the regional coordinator.
