Former CJ David Maraga Arrested
The Former CJ, since retirement, has been championing against human rights violations, and has since declared to run for presidency...
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Former Chief Justice David Maraga was reportedly arrested on Monday, June 8, while protesting the construction of infrastructure, including a parking lot, within Nairobi National Park.
- Approximately 76 acres of indigenous forest are being cleared for the project.
- Key organizations involved include the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).
- The development includes a new animal orphanage, modern facilities, and an 8-acre parking lot serving the Ksh41.9 billion Bomas International Convention Centre.
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LSK Intervenes After Arrest of David Maraga - June 2026
Former Chief Justice David Maraga was arrested on Monday, June 8, while protesting the construction of infrastructure, including a parking lot, within Nairobi National Park. The Law Society of Kenya deployed lawyers to secure the release of Maraga and other activists arrested during these protests against land allocation within the park. Separately, police in Nairobi dismantled a narcotics network in Kibra following an intelligence-led operation and sting, arresting several key suspects. A man suspected of impersonating a Kenya Defense Forces member was arrested with a loaded pistol at the Sony Green Stadium in Migori County.
