In summary

  • Kamau is not a stranger to being in police custody, given his sustained protests against various issues bordering social injustice in the country
  • Bonface Mwangi called on the Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome, to ensure Kamau’s phone, which was confiscated during the arrest, is returned.

A Human Rights activist Julius Kamau has been set free by the court.

The activist  was arrested  on Wednesday  during  Azimio   coalition  anti-government  protests  and booked  at Nairobi  Area central  police  station  before  he was produced   in  court yesterday.

According  to the prosecution , activist had chained  himself  and police  are yet to establish  his motive  before  they prefer  criminal  charge.

The prosecution told trial magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi    that they have no charge sheet or charges against the suspect and he should be forthwith set free.

Bonface Mwangi thanks Kenyans

His lawyer Vincent  Lempaa told the court that his client  was assaulted  by arresting  officers and the court hard directed  that he be taken  to the hospital  which has not been  complied  with.

The court was told Kamau has been a victim of police brutally dating to the year 2007.

In August 2022 the Activist was ejected from Supreme Court for causing disturbance.

In a tweet today, seasoned Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi revealed that all the charges against Kamau had been dropped. He however claimed that Kamau underwent torture while in police custody.

“Julius Kamau is free. The fake charges were dropped. He was tortured by the police while in custody. The officers who arrested him also confiscated his phone. We hope Inspector of Police.Will ensure it’s returned. Thank you for raising your voices on his behalf. He appreciates your support,”he tweeted.

By Rodgers Oduor

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