Kenya: Court Bars IG Kanja From Putting Up Roadblocks in Nairobi CBD During Protests

Kenya: Court Bars IG Kanja From Putting Up Roadblocks in Nairobi CBD During Protests

This follows a petition filed by the Katiba Institute, which challenged the police's repeated use of barricades to block access during protests.

Court bars police from erecting road blocks in Nairobi CBD during demos

The High Court has barred Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from erecting road blocks within Nairobi’s Central Business District (CBD) during protests.

Judiciary Clarifies Court Order On Police Erecting Roadblocks During Protests

The Judiciary has issued clarification on the High Court order on police erecting roadblocks during protests. In a statement dated Thursday July 9, the Judiciary said the ruling was temporary pending the final ruling on the case filed by Katiba Institute. “Judiciary notes misreporting in various media outlets on a ruling issued yesterday, 9th July 2025 on the above captioned matter by the High Court at Milimani and wishes to clarify as following…

High Court bars IG Kanja from erecting roadblocks in Nairobi CBD during ...

Court stops police IG from erecting roadblocks in roads to Nairobi CBD without notice - Kahawatungu

The High Court Wednesday issued orders restraining the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja from mounting barricades, erecting roadblocks, or restricting access to the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) and its surrounding streets without issuing prior notice. Justice Lawrence Mugambi directed that members of the public must be given timely advisories ahead of any planned or emergency barricading to allow for adequate planning of their…

Court bars IG Kanja from putting up roadblocks in Nairobi CBD during protests

This follows a petition filed by the Katiba Institute, which challenged the police’s repeated use of barricades to block access during protests. - Kenya breaking news