High Court Judge Justice Lawrence Mugambi has had his security detail withdrawn after sentencing the Acting Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, to six months in prison for defying multiple court orders.
The sudden withdrawal of security has sparked concerns over judicial independence and safety, with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) issuing a strong condemnation of the incident.
Justice Mugambi’s ruling came after Masengeli was found in contempt of court for failing to comply with seven different habeas corpus orders issued by the High Court.
The orders sought the release of three individuals, Bob Micheni Njagi, Jamil Longton, and Salam Longton, who had been detained under questionable circumstances, with Mugambi noting that the non-compliance constituted a serious breach of the rule of law.
