Chief Justice Martha Koome has called on the police to exercise strict adherence to human rights standards when dealing with protesting Kenyans.
Speaking on Tuesday morning during the swearing-in of members of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), Koome told the law enforcement officers to avoid actions that could cause unnecessary loss of life.
According to her, it was the responsibility of the police to differentiate between peaceful demonstrators and criminals who infiltrate protests to incite violence and loot property. "The police must respond with restraint, proportionality and in strict adherence to the law and avoid actions that could cause unnecessary harm or loss of lives," Koome said.
Chief Justice Martha Koome makes a ruling during a virtual court session on January 21, 2025.
