Embakasi East MP Paul Ongili, popularly known as Babu Owino, has called on Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to enforce a court ruling that bars police officers from wearing facial masks during protests.
In an official statement, Babu condemned the continued defiance of the ruling issued by Justice Bahati Mwamuye, which declared the use of masks by officers during public demonstrations unconstitutional.
Justice Mwamuye ruled that the use of face coverings by law enforcement officers, especially during protests, violates the principles of accountability and transparency and hinders the identification of state agents when exercising coercive power.
The MP expressed his frustrations that, despite the ruling, officers continued covering their faces during public protests.
