Govt Spokesman Owino Forced to Address Media After Nairobi Demos Over Ban on Election Live-streaming

Mounting public outrage and explosive street demonstrations across the capital city have forced government officials into immediate damage control.

According to official updates released by the Office of the Government Spokesperson and widespread reports across national media channels, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino has convened an urgent press briefing to set the record straight following intense protests in the Nairobi Central Business District regarding the alleged banning of mandatory election live-streaming.

The official address has followed hours of volatile confrontations throughout the city center, where crowds of angry citizens and civil society leaders have taken to the streets to protest against escalating fuel costs and rumored amendments to electoral transparency laws.

Addressing reporters directly, Owino has vehemently dismissed claims asserting that Parliament has scrapped the mandatory live-streaming of election results.

He has clarified that Members of Parliament have deleted Clause 22 of the Elections Amendment Bill following a decisive court ruling on October 22, 2026, ensuring that Section 39 of the Elections Act has remained fully in force. Owino has urged members of the public to verify information before spreading unverified reports online.

Despite these legal clarifications from the state spokesperson, tension has remained palpable across major avenues in the capital.

The clarification has arrived after heavy deployments of anti-riot officers and undercover operatives have conducted silent arrests, bundling several demonstrators into police vehicles during the protests.

Protesters carrying placards and chanting slogans have continued to vent their anger over the high cost of living alongside concerns over digital rights and democratic safeguards.

Shopkeepers and commuters have proceeded with extreme caution as security teams have maintained a strict surveillance footprint to prevent further outbreaks of civil unrest.

Legal experts and civil rights groups have scrutinized the government’s official response closely, noting that public mistrust has continued to fuel unrest despite official assurances.

Activists have emphasized that the combination of severe economic pressures and legislative debates has created a volatile environment across urban centers.

As law enforcement agencies have sustained their presence in strategic zones, state officials have continued to urge calm while defending recent legislative decisions.

The unfolding standoff has clearly highlighted the growing sensitivity surrounding electoral reforms and economic policies in Kenya.

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