Heroes' Day: Kenyans are denied the opportunity to use Uhuru Park to organize parallel celebrations

• Kenyans, led by Eric Omondi and other activists, organized a parallel Heroes' Day celebration at Uhuru Park
• However, police officers have been deployed to block access to the park, preventing the gathering
• Activist Boniface Mwangi criticized the move after being denied the opportunity, complaining about the lack of freedom

Kenyans led by Eric Omondi they planned to organize a parallel celebration for Heroes' Day in Uhuru Park.

This coincided with the 61st official celebration of Mashujaa Day, which President William Ruto he led in the field of Kwale county.

However, a similar Mashujia celebration may not take place after the government sent many police officers to Uhuru Park to prevent Kenyans from accessing it.

Why was Boniface Mwangi prevented from entering Uhuru Park?

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Activist and government critic Boniface Mwangi took to social media to complain about the situation, sharing a photo of the police at the stadium's gate.

He claimed he had gone there with his family but was denied access.

“Good morning from Uhuru Park, we have been prevented from entering Uhuru Park, he has posted a police officer, I was told that we are not allowed there. I was with my wife and children. The police officers and the county staff in charge of the gate said they were following orders. It is a park called Uhuru, but there is no freedom in the country Kenya these days. .,” he wrote.

Another video captured young people gathering on the street after being denied access to Uhuru Park.

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Other News, Ruto arrived for the Mashujaa Day celebrations and was received by the deputy president Kithure Kindiki.

The event will honor the heroes and heroines who fought for Kenya's independence.

Kindiki's presence comes shortly after he was appointed as the vice president following the dismissal of Rigathi Gachagua, who was removed from office for alleged serious violations of the constitution and abuse of office.

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The celebrations will highlight the progress of the housing construction programme, which has been the mainstay of President Ruto's government.

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