Sources confirm that Kenya’s former Chief Justice was arrested yesterday during a peaceful protest in a Nairobi public park. The arrest, which witnesses describe as heavy-handed, has drawn sharp criticism from the British government. A Foreign Office spokesperson said, “We are deeply concerned by reports of the detention of a respected figure in Kenya’s judiciary.
The UK monitors rule of law developments across Africa.” Uncovered police logs show the former justice was held for four hours without charge. The incident marks an escalation in the government’s crackdown on dissent.
A leaked internal memo from Kenya’s attorney general, reviewed by this reporter, warns of “further action against those undermining state stability.” The former chief justice, who presided over landmark corruption cases, had called for judicial independence. His arrest signals the fragility of institutions in a country once hailed as a beacon of democracy.
The UK’s intervention, while cautious, underscores the growing diplomatic friction. This is a developing story with more details expected soon.
