Chief Justice Martha Koome has called out security agencies for allegedly using excessive force during the Finance Bill protests. CJ Koome said that life remains sacrosanct as protected under Article 26 of the Constitution. "We should not witness cases of excessive use of force that threaten the lives of peaceful and unarmed protesters. I therefore condemn the excessive use of force on protesters that we have witnessed and urge that the perpetrators be disciplined, charged and prosecuted in accordance with the law," CJ Koome said. CJ Koome said that the Judiciary communicates through rulings and judgements in the exercise of its responsibility to uphold and protect the Constitution.

Source: Daily Nation July 02, 2024 01:58 UTC