Defence CS Duale Issues A Stern Statement After Court Upholds KDF Deployment Amid Tension.
Defence CS Duale Issues A Stern Statement After Court Upholds KDF Deployment Amid Tension: Duale has assured Kenyans of their safety following the High Court ruling that upheld the deployment of the military.
According to the CS, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) deployed in various parts of the country will adhere to the constitution and the law while fulfilling their mandate.
His Statement Read;
The Court has upheld the KDF deployment of 25 June 2024 pursuant to Article 241(3) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya and ordered that:
1. The deployment of KDF to assist the National Police was necessary and is upheld.
2. It is necessary that the terms of engagement, duration and areas of engagement be gazetted within the next two days to allay the apprehension of civilians that their fundamental rights will be curtailed by the KDF deployment
3. Court retains residual powers and remains open to consider any complaints or violations of rights during and eve after the deployment.
The Government through the Ministry of Defense will comply with court decision and issue a new gazette notice in due course.
We shall preserve peace and public safety and protect critical infrastructure of all the three arms of Government.
The Government and KDF in particular will at all times respect the constitution and the law in Discharging its mandate.
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