Petition Filed In Court To Restore Natembeya, Khalwale Security Details
A petition has been filed in the High Court seeking the immediate restoration of security details for Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, whose protection was allegedly withdrawn without explanation.
In the court papers, the petitioner, Centre for Litigation Trust, argued that the two leaders’ security was abruptly removed, exposing them to potential harm given the nature of their official duties.
The petitioner further claimed that the withdrawal was intended to intimidate the county leaders into changing their political beliefs and affiliations.
The petition stated that while Governors and Senators continue to enjoy security provided by the National Police Service, the two leaders have been singled out and left vulnerable.
According to the filings, neither of them was charged with any offence nor notified of any investigations that would justify the action.
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The petitioner described the move by the Inspector General of Police as retaliatory and whimsical, asserting that it is calculated to bully and intimidate the leaders.
The court was told that such actions, if not checked, may erode public trust and undermine constitutional democracy.
"The acts of the respondents are thereby whimsical and calculated to bully and intimida the 1st and 2nd interested parties as the Governor of Trans Nzoia and senator of Kakamega county ,,,"reads court papers
The petition cites Articles 2, 3 and 10 of the Constitution, arguing that all state organs and officers including the President, are obligated to uphold, respect and defend the Constitution. The petitioner claims these obligations were ignored when the security was withdrawn.
It is further argued that without adequate security, the Governor and Senator cannot effectively discharge their constitutional duties, leaving their offices compromised.
The petitioner now wants the court to intervene, declare the security withdrawal unconstitutional, and order its immediate reinstatement.
