Kenyan Lawyer Condemns Unlawful Detention, Challenges Police Authority

Kenya: Lawyer Challenges Police Detention in Rose Njeri Case Nairobi, Kenya – The legality of Rose Njeri's detention is under scrutiny following a recent discussion on SpiceFM's The Situation Room. Ndegwa Njiru, a constitutional lawyer, argued that Njeri's right to access legal representation was violated by the OCS in charge of Pangani police station. "If there is a right that cannot be limited, it's the right to access legal representation," Njiru stated emphatically. He highlighted the case as a clear example of an authority exceeding constitutional limits. Njiru also pointed out the precedent set in the MKUO vs. Attorney General 2015 case, where illegal detention beyond 24 hours was ruled unconstitutional. The debate underscores the ongoing tension between police powers and citizens' constitutional rights in Kenya. Njiru's passionate defense of Njeri's rights and his call for accountability from the OCS highlight the importance of upholding the rule of law. The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing need to protect fundamental rights and ensure the accountability of those in positions of power.