A planned peaceful protest outside Talanta Plaza in Upper Hill has brought renewed attention to allegations that Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund Chief Executive Officer Nuh Ibrahim has failed to repay a KSh2 million debt owed to a young businessman for nearly two years.
The planned demonstration is awaiting approval from the Nairobi Regional Police Office.
According to the protest organizers, the gathering seeks to push for the repayment of the money that was allegedly loaned to Ibrahim after he requested financial assistance while facing auction.
The businessman, Yusuf Muhsin, has formally notified Nairobi Metropolitan Regional Police Commander Issa Mohamud of his intention to hold the protest in line with Article 37 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to assemble, demonstrate, picket and present petitions peacefully.In his letter to the police, Muhsin wrote, “I am Writing to formally notify your Office Of an upcoming peaceful protest, pursuant to Article 37 of the Constitution Of Kenya, which guarantees every citizen the right to peaceably and unarmed, assemble, demonstrate, picket, and to present petitions to public authorities.”
The notice indicates that the demonstration is expected to run from 9.00am to 2.00pm at Talanta Plaza in Upper Hill, with between 150 and 200 participants expected to attend. It describes the event as a “Peaceful Public Petition and Demonstration.”
Muhsin also assured the police that the protest would remain peaceful and orderly.
“We categorically assure your Office that this assembly Will be strictly peaceful, orderly, and Within the confines of the law. We have put in place an internal team of marshals who will collaborate closely With law enforcement officers to guarantee that participants adhere to public order, maintain proper decorum, and avoid any disruption to public peace or the free flow of traffic along Upper Hill avenues,” reads part of his letter.
He further requested police support to provide security and manage traffic during the planned event to ensure the safety of both demonstrators and the public.
Muhsin claims he lent Ibrahim KSh2 million after the Sports Fund CEO sought financial help during a difficult period. He alleges that despite repeated promises to settle the debt, repayment has never been made, with assurances that payment would come “this month” or “next month” continuing for close to two years.
In a message shared publicly to Cyprian Nyakundi, Muhsin stated, “Hello Cyprian. Kindly help highlight this. Mandamano loading at the office of CS Salim Mvurya, Talanta Plaza. Muhindi, lipa deni. A man called Nuh Ibrahim, the CEO of the Sports Fund, borrowed Ksh 2 million from a young man called Muhsin when he was facing auction. He has never refunded the money. Every time, the CEO promises, “I will pay this month,” then later says he will pay the following month. It is now close to two years.”
The notification has already been served to the Nairobi Regional Police Office, and organizers are awaiting a response on whether the demonstration will proceed as planned.
Talanta Plaza also hosts the offices of Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya.Muhsin concluded his letter by thanking the police in advance, writing, “Thank you in advance for your cooperation and dedication to upholding our constitutional rights while maintaining law and order.”
He expressed hope that the demonstration would be facilitated peacefully in accordance with the Constitution.
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