Katiba Institute sues IG Kanja, AG Oduor over Nairobi CBD police barricades

Standoff between police officers and protesters at the Roasters roundabout along Thika Road. Protesters have been stopped from proceeding past, on their way to Nairobi CBD. [Raymond Muthee, Standard]

Katiba Institute has filed a petition at the High Court against the Inspector General of Police and Attorney-General after police officers barricaded roads leading to Nairobi’s CBD during June 25 anniversary protests.

Terming the move unlawful and a violation of rights to protest and movement, the lobby group is seeking urgent conservatory orders to remove the barricades.