KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 25 — The High Court in Kisumu has given Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja and other state officials four months to report on steps taken to comply with orders issued over police conduct during the 2023 anti-government protests.

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The officials had been cited for contempt after failing to fully comply with earlier court orders requiring the government to establish a framework for the management of public protests and picketing.

The contempt proceedings arose from a case filed by victims and survivors of police brutality during the 2023 protests.

The petitioners were represented by lawyers contracted by International Justice Mission (IJM) Kenya and other human rights organisations.

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The court, however, took into account an apology by the respondents and steps they had taken towards compliance.

Speaking outside court after the ruling, lead counsel Moses Omondi said the respondents would now be required to provide regular updates on implementation.

“Every four months they have to report to court on steps taken to ensure that there is full compliance with the court order,” Omondi said.

Omondi said the case had moved from the judgment stage to implementation, with the petitioners continuing to monitor compliance until all the orders are fulfilled.

The original case focused on alleged police violations during the 2023 protests, including the alleged excessive use of force against demonstrators.

The petitioners had sought accountability and measures to prevent similar violations during future public demonstrations.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya