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In a statement issued on Thursday, the association accused police of unlawfully restricting movement across key transport corridors, arguing that the roadblocks violated constitutional rights and contradicted government assurances that the day would proceed normally.
The remarks came as Kenya marked two years since the deadly 2024 anti-government protests that left dozens dead and triggered nationwide outrage over police conduct and demands for accountability.
The unfolding situation has created uncertainty in several towns, where businesses are preparing for possible interruptions even as organisers maintain that the demonstrations are intended to peacefully honour those who died during last year's protests.
The families of slain protesters have already written to the Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja notifying authorities of a peaceful march planned for June 25, alongside similar events across all 47 counties.
Ruto cited Rwanda’s Gacaca courts as an example of community-based justice, saying the system handled close to two million cases through thousands of local tribunals after the 1994 genocide.
Maraga also raised alarm over what he described as weakening accountability systems, saying citizens reported frequent disregard for the law by public officials. He referenced casualties recorded during Gen Z protests, saying they reflected rising anger over impunity and lack of justice.
The former DP wants the court to declare that the public participation carried out during the impeachment process was not adequate and did not meet the required legal standard for such proceedings. He also argues that the Senate failed to properly consider public views before making its final decision.
This decision nullifies a 2022 High Court judgment that had treated abortion as a fundamental right under the Constitution. The earlier court had also stated that while the right was not absolute, it could be considered within the broader protections under Article 26(4), and had directed Parliament to establish clear legal and policy frameworks to guide its implementation.
Nairobi Regional Police Commander Issa Mohammud said the Constitution protects the right to assemble and protest, but stressed that the freedom must be exercised within the law. He cautioned that demonstrations should not interfere with the rights of others or disrupt normal economic activity.
Released on Monday, the report—titled Political Economy Analysis of the Leadership and Integrity Vetting Framework in Kenya—found that nominations are often politically negotiated to reward allies, balance ethnic and regional interests, and create conditions favourable for re-election.
Ethekon said the commission’s work is firmly guided by the Constitution, which he described as the highest expression of the will of the Kenyan people.
Kenya’s Constitution protects the right to education under Article 53 and guarantees access to inclusive learning institutions for persons with disabilities under Article 54. Yet, TISA said these legal safeguards are not being fully applied, leaving countless children without schooling.
A duty Judge will be on standby throughout the recess to handle matters that are urgent and cannot wait until the court resumes normal sittings.
The court also cancelled all decisions linked to the establishment of the offices and the appointment of the individuals, effectively invalidating the actions taken by the first and second respondents in the matter.
Leaders emphasized that Justice Ibrahim’s contributions went beyond the courtroom. His guidance in electoral governance, through roles such as Chairperson of the Judiciary Committee on Elections and initiator of the Court’s ad hoc Committee on Elections, helped ensure credibility, coordination, and fairness during Kenya’s sensitive election periods.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Muigai said debates over economic growth, debt, and national development would be largely unnecessary if both leaders and citizens adhered to the Constitution. He criticized political manifestos as repetitive promises, noting that most pledges on education, healthcare, manufacturing, and support for small businesses are already guaranteed under the law.
Lawmakers voted 131 to 2 in support of the bill, which introduces wide-ranging amendments to the constitution of the southern African country. Among the changes is an increase in the number of elected parliamentary seats, alongside the creation of 40 special seats reserved for women, youth and persons with disabilities. The bill also removes the two-term limit for mayors, allowing them to serve more than two five-year terms.
The IEBC chair maintained that any recall must follow legal steps, including verification by IEBC before the Commission can issue any directives or organise a vote.
Ndung’u explained that if the legislature were truly independent and bold enough to reject unpopular policies, the country would not find itself in repeated cycles of public outrage and protests.