The judiciary has resolved to leave all courts open during Thursday's anti-government protests by Kenyan youth dubbed ‘Nanenane’, saying all considerations of safety and security have been taken into account.
In a statement, the Judiciary Leadership Team(JLT) said it will leverage technology and virtual courts as much as possible to ensure the continued dispensation of justice.
“To uphold the Constitution, the Judiciary Leadership Team has resolved that courts will remain open.”
The team urged protesters and security agencies to adhere strictly to the Constitution and the law when engaging in the protests or discharging their law enforcement mandate.
Further, it has assured all court users that the Judiciary Police Unit, in coordination and collaboration with local police stations, is working diligently to ensure the security of court facilities and the safety of court users and Judiciary personnel.
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The anti-government protests have been mobilizing numbers on social media platforms, including X, WhatsApp, TikTok, and Instagram, for the protests seeking to demand transparency in governance.
On Tuesday, August 6, the acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli assured that they are prepared to maintain peace across the country during the ‘NaNenane’ march.
“Every Kenyan as per the law has liberty to demonstrate, picket and assemble as per the law. That one everyone is very much aware of and where the privilege of one ends is where the other starts,” Masengeli said.
