Is banning protests in Kenya unconstitutional?

As Kenyan demonstrators defy police, can the authorities legally enforce a protest ban?

An episode of the Focus on Africa podcast, hosted by BBC World Service, titled "Is banning protests in Kenya unconstitutional?" was published on July 13, 2023 and runs 25 minutes.

July 13, 2023 ·25m · Focus on Africa

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Summary

Kenyan protesters defied a police ban and demonstrations turned chaotic. The opposition called the move draconian, and vowed to go back to the streets. Can the police legally effect the ban?After social media hype, there are reports of a surge in Ugandan men taking their children for DNA tests. But does that paint a true picture? We talk to a microbiologist to get to the bottom of it.Plus, ahead of the Women's World Cup, South Africa's goalkeeper Andile Dlamini shares the inspiring story of how she overcame adversity.

Episode Description

Kenyan protesters defied a police ban and demonstrations turned chaotic. The opposition called the move draconian, and vowed to go back to the streets. Can the police legally effect the ban?

After social media hype, there are reports of a surge in Ugandan men taking their children for DNA tests. But does that paint a true picture? We talk to a microbiologist to get to the bottom of it.

Plus, ahead of the Women's World Cup, South Africa's goalkeeper Andile Dlamini shares the inspiring story of how she overcame adversity.