Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Fred Matiang’i has called for tolerance in the handling of public events following reports that a planned TuKo Kadi concert team was blocked from accessing Uhuru Park, despite what organisers say were months of compliance with all required approvals.

In a statement shared on his social platform, Matiang’i described the incident as troubling, warning that such actions risk undermining constitutional freedoms of expression, assembly and enterprise.

"The reported blocking of the TuKo Kadi concert team from accessing Uhuru Park, despite months of compliance with all required approvals, is deeply troubling," he posted.

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He urged all stakeholders to embrace tolerance, especially when dealing with lawful, youth-driven initiatives.

The former Interior Cabinet Secretary said the reported disruption of the concert raises broader concerns about the environment in which public events are organised and executed.

He argued that when activities that have followed due process are allegedly frustrated, it sends worrying signals about respect for established procedures and civic rights.

Matiang’i said the country must be cautious about any emerging pattern that could be interpreted as intolerance or interference with legitimate public engagements.

“When lawful, youth-driven initiatives are frustrated in this manner, it raises serious concerns about the direction we are taking as a country,” he said, adding that continued vigilance and civic awareness are necessary to safeguard constitutional freedoms.

The Jubilee deputy leader further called for renewed civic education and mobilisation, especially among young people, to ensure they understand and defend their rights within the democratic framework.

He stressed that tolerance remains a key pillar in maintaining national cohesion and public trust in institutions.

Matiang’i also warned against what he termed arbitrary actions that could discourage public participation.

"Kenya must be a nation where rules are respected, opportunities are protected, and every voice is allowed to be heard," he said.

‎Comedian and activist Eric Omondi had earlier expressed disappointment after he was reportedly blocked from accessing Uhuru Park to begin preparations for his planned Tuko Kadi concert scheduled for Sunday.

‎Omondi said his team arrived at the venue on Friday morning, ready to set up, but were denied entry despite what he described as having followed all required procedures with the relevant authorities.

‎“This morning (Friday), we went to Uhuru Park to set up, but we were not allowed. We were stopped from accessing it despite having done everything. We started this process long ago,” he said.

‎He explained that he had engaged multiple agencies in advance, including county offices, police leadership and electoral officials, to secure approvals and coordinate logistics for the free civic event aimed at encouraging youth voter participation.

‎Despite the setback, he said he was still in discussions with relevant authorities and exploring alternatives, including possibly relocating the event to Kenyatta Avenue, pending police approval.

‎“I want to assure you that God is going to step in on our behalf. This battle now belongs to God,” he said.

Tuko Kadi is a youth-led civic movement encouraging voter registration and participation ahead of the 2027 general elections.