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Originally published by Nation Newstop
May 19, 2026
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How protests grounded operations of the High Court and magistrate’s courts
Prison authorities feared that prisoners could be attacked or freed by unruly protesters...
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Operations at Kenya's High Court and magistrate's courts were significantly disrupted for two days due to nationwide protests against rising fuel prices. This disruption prevented the production of thousands of prisoners in court, including suspects in high-profile murder cases.
- Prison authorities cited fears of attacks on their vehicles by demonstrators as the reason for not transporting inmates.
- The inability to produce suspects impacted numerous murder cases, notably the one against Sarah Wairimu, charged with the murder of her husband, Tob Cohen. Her trial, scheduled for May 19, 2026, was postponed.
- Only cases involving suspects out on bond were mentioned, with many magistrates staying away from stations due to blocked roads and safety concerns.
- Judge Diana Kavedza of the Kibera High Court dismissed Ms. Wairimu's application to have the case declared a mistrial, deeming it without merit and intended to delay the proceedings.
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