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April 8, 2026

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Reprieve for governors as court blocks arrests

Senate had directed the police to arrest and present several governors before them for failure to honour committee summons...

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The High Court has issued orders blocking the police from arresting or summoning Kenyan governors following a directive from the Senate.

The court granted a conservatory order restraining the police and other respondents from arresting or detaining any interested parties, county officials, or associated persons.
The case was filed by lawyers Charles Mugane and Ashton Ngugi, challenging the Senate's authority to issue arrest directives.
The petitioners cited an incident on April 1 where Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit was nearly arrested, highlighting concerns about the liberty and constitutional mandate of elected governors.

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