Court bars IG Kanja from putting up roadblocks in Nairobi CBD during protests

This follows a petition filed by the Katiba Institute, which challenged the police’s repeated use of barricades to block access during protests. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The High Court in Nairobi has issued a conservatory order barring Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from setting up roadblocks in the Central Business District during protests without prior notice.
- The order prevents police from blocking access within the CBD, addressing violations of constitutional rights to peaceful assembly and movement.
- The petition was filed by the Katiba Institute, highlighting previous court rulings against police restrictions on protests.
- The court emphasized that police cannot cancel or disrupt peaceful assemblies or pickets without following due process.
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