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July 9, 2025
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High Court Now Bars Police IG Kanja from Ordering Roadblocks

High Court Now Bars Police IG Kanja from Ordering Roadblocks

Access to the Nairobi Central Business District was completely denied by police on Monday, July 7...

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The High Court has prohibited Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from authorizing roadblocks in the Nairobi Central Business District, citing violations of constitutional rights.

  • The court ruled that police actions on July 7 infringed on rights to freedom of movement, assembly, and protest under Articles 37 and 39 of the Constitution of Kenya.
  • The petition was filed by the Katiba Institute, arguing that police roadblocks unlawfully suspended fundamental human rights.
  • Justice Lawrence Mugambi ordered removal of obstructions, stating they must not block access to the CBD except for a reasonable perimeter around protected areas.

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