This archive report was first published on 23 August 2020.
On Friday night, a tragic incident occurred in Nairobi's Kilimani area, where 28-year-old Kevin Omwenga was fatally shot. This incident has sparked a strong reaction from the National Gun Owners Association (NGAO), which has condemned the misuse of firearms by civilians in the country.
According to Anthony Wahome, the chairman of NGAO, the use of firearms is only justifiable for the protection of life and property. He emphasized that most licensed civilian firearm owners are driven by a desire to make their space safer not only for themselves and their families but also for other Kenyans.
Wahome cited the role played by civilian gun holders during the Westgate and Dusit 2 terrorist attacks, highlighting their bravery and selflessness. He urged the security agencies, prosecution, and judiciary to ensure that violators of the law are sanctioned.
Furthermore, Wahome called on lawmakers to amend the law to compel all civilian firearm holders to automatically join the gun owners' association. This, he believes, would enable the association to deal with rogue members effectively.
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