Kioni backs Uhuru, blasts malice and misinformation after High Court ruling on retired presidents’ political rights
Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has backed retired President Uhuru Kenyatta following a High Court ruling declaring unconstitutional provisions of the law that barred retired presidents from active political participation. In a post shared on his X account on Monday, September 21, 2026, Kioni welcomed the ruling, saying it affirmed the political rights of retired […]
The Allahabad High Court awarded Rs 50,000 in compensation to a man illegally detained by police in August 2026 and ordered his release. Praise was given to Deputy Commissioner of Police, Mr. Vivek Chandra Yadav, for his candor in admitting the police's error in his affidavit. The court expressed appreciation for his without hesitation admission of the mistake without attempting to avoid the issue.
The High Court ordered the man's immediate release, unless he is wanted for another offense, provided that the State follows proper legal procedures for future arrests. The court also directed the State to pay the compensation, to be recovered from those found responsible following an inquiry. The bench further directed that the officer's conduct be noted on his service record, and the State to take corrective measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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