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September 17, 2026
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IG Kanja Ordered to Appear in Court for Sentencing

IG Kanja Ordered to Appear in Court for Sentencing

The court found Kanja in contempt of an earlier court order, with the IG set to know his fate on Tuesday...

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Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has been found in contempt of court by the High Court over police barricades erected in Nairobi during recent protests.

  • Inspector General Douglas Kanja is personally responsible for failing to comply with court orders regarding roadblock notifications.
  • Justice Patricia Nyaundi ordered Kanja to appear for sentencing on September 22, 2026.
  • The contempt finding stems from police setting up roadblocks and barricades on routes including Uhuru Highway and Moi Avenue without public notification, violating a court order.

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