IG Kanja faces jail for contempt over roadblocks during protests
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja risks a jail term if found guilty of deliberately defying High Court orders...
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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is facing potential jail time for contempt of court following the erection of police roadblocks during recent protests.
- The Katiba Institute has filed contempt proceedings against Kanja for defying existing court orders.
- The actions occurred during the third anniversary of Gen Z protests on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
- The lobby cited multiple major roads in Nairobi being blocked, restricting public movement and access to the city.
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