Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, on Saturday 8th 2023 was teargassed inside Central Police Station CPS.
According to reports reaching the K47 digital news team, the former CJ and others had gone to demand the release of those who had been arrested during the Saba Saba Maandamano.
One of the canisters is reported to have hit the Chief Justice during the process.
Mutunga, who is the board chair of Muslims For Human Rights (MUHURI) together with the senior counsel Khaminwa were demanding for unconditional release of those detained yesterday during the demonstration.
“Our Board Chair @WMutunga is joining fellow legends including Senior Counsel Khaminwa asking for an unconditional release of colleagues detained for exercising their constitutional rights.”
Adding”Is this a democratic or autocratic government @NPSOfficial_KE ? #Release Them Now.”
The Muslims For Human Rights questioned Ruto’s Gov’t saying “AUTOCRACY OR DEMOCRACY?”
“Imagine a government that teargases a Chief Justice Emeritus, a senior counsel, & other reputable colleagues in our society.”
“What do you think they will do to you & me who are considered nothing? We are far from reaching the dreams of our fore furthers.”
