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July 9, 2025
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Court bars IG Kanja from putting up roadblocks in Nairobi CBD during protests

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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