Kenya govt bans opposition protests in major cities

Kenya opposition supporters during anti-IEBC protests in Nairobi on October 11, 2017. AFP PHOTO | TONY KARUMBA

The Kenyan government has banned opposition demonstrations against the electoral commission in three major cities citing lawlessness.

The National Super Alliance (Nasa) leaders and supporters have been taking to the street in major towns in its strongholds, including in the capital Nairobi, demanding reforms in the IEBC.