The High Court has ordered the immediate reinstatement of security for former National Assembly Speaker Hon. Justin Muturi, pending the hearing of a petition he has filed.
In a ruling delivered by Justice Chacha Mwita, the court directed the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, not to withdraw or interfere with Muturi’s security detail in any manner until the matter is heard and determined.
“The Inspector General is hereby directed to immediately reinstate and restore the security of Hon. Justin Muturi, and to refrain from withdrawing or interfering with it until the petition is heard on 24th June 2025,” the order reads in part.
Hon. Muturi, who served as the country’s seventh Speaker of the National Assembly and is a former Attorney General nominee, filed the petition following the alleged withdrawal of his security by the National Police Service without prior notice or explanation.
The move raised concerns about the safety and welfare of former high-ranking government officials, prompting Muturi to seek court intervention.
The petition is set to be heard on June 24, 2025, where the court will further deliberate on the legality of the security withdrawal and whether it contravened his rights or existing protocols for former state officers.
Justice Mwita emphasized the importance of due process and the need to maintain security arrangements for individuals who previously held high office, especially when their safety may still be at risk.
The National Police Service has yet to issue a public response regarding the court’s directive.