- Kibera’s chief judge Samson Temu shocked the court by saying that police officers were trained to kill people and not animals during a session of deaths related to protests
- He told activist Boniface Mwangi that dying for Kenya would be free and advised him to focus on his family instead of national issues
- The remarks sparked a lot of disasters on the internet, with Kenyans accusing the judiciary of pardoning police violence and discouraging civilian movements
“We are teaching the police to kill people, not animals” – these controversial words, made in the Nairobi court, have sparked public outrage and put darkness in the Kenyan justice system.
Source: UGC
On Wednesday, May 14, Senior Chief Magistrate Samson Temu made the controversial statement during the trial in the Kibra High Court.
The session focused on the deaths of protesters during The procession of the Finance Bill 2024.
Speaking directly to a group of activists present, among them the prominent human rights lawyer Boniface MwangiTemu warned against dealing with police officers, claiming they were trained to kill, not to show restraint.
“Why do you want these people to kill? You know these people, we taught them to kill people, not animals. I don’t know why you don’t know,” Temu told a group of activists present in court, among them prominent human rights advocate Boniface Mwangi.
A court attendant opposed the statement, saying that police officers were only allowed to shoot the criminals. But Temu dismissed the concept.
“When you confirm and convince you that you are not Nduli, you are dead,” He said.
What did the Kibera judge tell Boniface Mwangi?
Turning to Mwangi and other activists, Temu gave what was heard as a personal request filled with despair and resignation.
“So please, Mwangi, you have your people who love you more than we do. You may die for us, but it will not be enough. I will come home and forget that you died. He said.
Temu went a long way to discourage the activists from engaging in protests and civil opposition, demanding that they instead put their families first and their personal welfare.
“Can you start living for your people? Let Kenyans go. Forget about Kenya. Kenya will deal with itself, and God,” he added.
The judge’s remarks have sparked strong accusations from Kenyans on social networks, with many questioning the court’s position on police violence and the decline in activists’ position.
The following are some answers.
@Pillowsandduvet:
“This is enough proof that the police will never be arrested or detained for the crimes they commit. The sad times we live in.”
@Thebarnyardboss:
“I thought they had been taught to enforce the rule of law through a legal way. Do they go to 6 months’ training shooting innocent civilians?”
@Mata_fah:
This is a sad and terrible statement from the chief judge. It is such ideas that give the judges the corrupt judges, the police and the politicians. “
@reubenmuhindi:
“The senior judge may say this to Boniface Mwangi with good intentions, but this argument has dangerous consequences and has serious flaws. Because if so, no one would have to fight for Kenya. We would let the dog run it.”
@kipweldone:
“Here’s a free advice, take it or let it go. It may be hard to hear, but it’s a real truth.”
Source: Twitter
Did the North Mandera MP ignore the deaths of the protesters?
In an article related to this previously reported by TUKO.co.ke, Mandera North MP Bashir Abdullahi was criticized for remarks that appeared to deny the deaths of protesters during a 2024 anti -tariff protest.
His views followed the release of the BBC film that returned to the events.
The disclosure, released on April 28, involved Kenyan Defense Force (KDF) officials and the shooting.
While many Kenyans responded in a new anger, several MPs directed their criticism at the BBC, accusing it of exacerbating tension.
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