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The ODM leader said Murkomen acknowledged that the language used was wrong and assured him that the police would treat Kenyans with greater care going forward.
The protests, which marked the 35th anniversary of the original Saba Saba pro-democracy movement, saw major towns disrupted by roadblocks and clashes between police and demonstrators.
The group added that as a signatory to the Geneva Conventions, Kenya is obligated to uphold medical neutrality, a principle that protects health workers and ensures patients receive care even during times of unrest.
The police also warned against any attempts to enter protected government premises or restricted areas, stressing that such actions fall under the Protected Areas Act and will lead to immediate legal consequences.
The Education Stakeholders Association of Kenya has expressed concern over the growing number of school closures triggered by protest-related fears.
KHRC had convened the meeting to highlight the concerns of mothers in the lead-up to Saba Saba, a day that marks a historic pro-democracy movement in Kenya.
The CS further stated that any staff found to have violated the directive would be issued with show-cause letters.
The post-mortem also verified the accuracy of a video showing a police officer firing at close range and striking Kariuki in the head.
In a letter dated June 27 to Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and Police Inspector General Douglas Kanja, Maraga objected to the withdrawal of his protection, describing it as a break from established protocol.
Matiang’i noted that while the Constitution allows citizens to protest, there must be a balance between that right and national security concerns.
NIA criticised the government’s response, describing the recent decision by Deputy Inspector General Lagat to step aside as inadequate and lacking legal clarity.
Murkomen has come under heavy criticism for remarks he made during a visit to Nairobi's Central Business District, where he instructed police to shoot anyone attempting to storm or loot a police station.