The High Court has discharged Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja with a stern warning after finding him in contempt over police road closures in Nairobi during the June 25, 2026 protests.

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Justice Patricia Nyaundi said there was no intention or benefit in imposing a punitive sentence on Kanja on the current occasion, but warned that the court would not hesitate to impose a harsher punishment if the conduct was repeated.

The judge noted Kanja had personally appeared before the court and was accompanied by senior police officers, which she considered while determining the appropriate sanction.

She also took note of his undertaking to cascade the court order to officers under his command and his assurance that there would be no recurrence of the violation.

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“On this particular occasion, I shall pardon you with a stern warning that if there is a recurrence, I shall not hesitate to consider a custodial sentence,” Justice Nyaundi said.

Kanja had been found personally in contempt after police mounted roadblocks and barricades around Nairobi on June 25 without issuing the public advisory required under an earlier court order.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke