The Judiciary has raised concern over increasing cases of police brutality during recent protests, calling the trend a threat to the rule of law.
In a statement issued on Wednesday 18, June 2025, the Judiciary extended condolences to the family of Albert Ojwang, a blogger and teacher who died under controversial circumstances, in police custody.
“The events of the past weeks have tested the conscience of our nation, the Judiciary expresses its concern over rising incidents of unjustified police brutality and the growing trend of peaceful protests being infiltrated by goons who disrupt assemblies and endanger lives.” read part the statement.
The Judiciary reminded the National Police Service of its constitutional duty to apprehend and prosecute those responsible for such violence.
In the statement by Judiciary Spokesperson Paul Ndemo some of the cases are already before the courts.
“We are committed to ensuring that these matters are processed through the justice system in a timely, impartial, and independent manner,” said Ndemo.
He further emphasized that while judges are constitutionally barred from commenting on matters likely to come before the court, and the Judiciary remains accountable through the Office of the Spokesperson, which was established to communicate on its behalf without compromising judicial independence.
