The Police allegedly raided activist Booker Omolle’s home on September 11, just days after he was barred from travelling to Beijing, China.
Speaking to members of the press at Central Police Station, Nairobi, Booker explained that the raid occurred while he was at the police station.
“It is important to note that the police have been harassing me, and today, while we were at the Central Police Station, another group of officers broke into my house,” Booker alleged.
Booker has attributed his troubles to his involvement in anti-government activism.
“We want to say that the Communist Party of Kenya, patriotic Kenyans, and I will not give in to this state intimidation,” Booker said.
He also urged the State to focus its resources on more pressing issues instead of targeting activists.
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The activist was accompanied to the police station by several leaders, including activist Professor Fred Ogola and former Central Imenti Member of Parliament Gitobu Imanyara.
Imanyara condemned the actions against Booker, describing them as ‘terror tactics,’ and called for an end to his ordeal.
Activist Booker barred from travelling
The outspoken activist was recently stopped from boarding a flight to China at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi.
According to Omole, supposed police officers arrested him and booked him at a police station in JKIA and later took him to Central Police Station where all his travelling documents were confiscated.
The activist was charged with incitement to violence.
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About Booker Omole
Omole is a renowned political activist and has been very vocal when coming to matters advocating for social justice and equality.
Booker serves as the National Vice Chairperson and National Organizing Secretary of the Communist Party of Kenya (CPK).
He has been a fierce critic of the Kenya Kwanza Government and has involved himself in various protests, including the anti-finance bill protests.
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