Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged Kenyans to embrace peace ahead of the planned Saba Saba demonstrations.
Murkomen said police officers should not be blamed for dealing with situations that threaten security during protests.
He vowed to ensure that individuals causing chaos during demonstrations face the law.
The CS appealed to the police to be friendly to the public but take stern action against goons who take advantage of protests to destroy property. "Police should be take action on goons and protestors out to cause chaos during protests," he said.