Katiba Institute seeks sanctions over June 25 roadblocks
The Katiba Institute has filed a court application to hold the Inspector General of Police in contempt for allegedly ignoring court orders regarding roadblocks in Nairobi. The organization claims that police barricades erected on June 25, 2026, violated previous judicial directives requiring prior public notice.
Why it matters
This case addresses the tension between state security measures and the constitutional rights of citizens to freedom of movement and public notice.
Katiba Institute has moved to court seeking to have the Inspector General of Police cited for alleged contempt over the erection of roadblocks across Nairobi during the June 25 commemorations.
The article focuses on a rights organization's perspective and their legal challenge against state authorities.
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