Judge Lawrence Mugambi’s security withdrawn after jailing Acting IG Masengeli

Chief Justice Martha Koome on Monday report that the security detail were withdrawn over the weekend after they were disarmed. 

“A disturbing action was taken by the national police in the wake of sentencing of the acting IG. Police belonging to Mugambi were disarmed and subsequently withdrawn over the weekend,” Koome stated as she condemned the action. 

The Chief Justice noted that the actions are against Article 160 of the constitution, which emphasises the independence of the judiciary. 

“Retaliatory measures against a judicial officers are uncalled for. JSC calls for the national police to restore the security of Hon. Justice Mugambi,” she stated. 

Koome further assured Kenyans that the Judiciary is committed to standing firm in protecting the rule of law, while condemning the “act of intimidation by the national police.”

"The act of withdrawing the security of a sitting Judge, following a judicial decision that displeased certain authorities, is deeply concerning. It sends a chilling message to the Judiciary and the public at large: that those entrusted with upholding justice and safeguarding our rights can be intimidated, bullied, or retaliated against for their rulings."

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