A Kenyan lawyer has called on Chief Justice Martha Koome to suspend all court proceedings scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in honour of popular social media influencer Albert Ojwang, who reportedly died at the hands of police officers.
In a formal letter to the Chief Justice, advocate Francis Njoroge urged the Judiciary to pause court activities on that day as a sign of respect and national reflection. He emphasized that the gesture would reaffirm the Judiciary’s commitment to justice, public safety, and institutional accountability.
“I respectfully request the temporary suspension of sittings by all courts across Kenya on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, to honour Mr. Ojwang’s memory, allowing for reflection on the state of justice and reinforcing the Judiciary’s commitment to public safety and accountability,” Njoroge wrote.
Njoroge further proposed that the Judiciary facilitate a national conversation centered on four key areas: police accountability, judicial independence, the rights of influencers and activists, and the role of the courts in upholding human dignity.
Ojwang’s death has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for reforms within Kenya’s law enforcement agencies. Many Kenyans have taken to social media to demand justice and accountability, with #JusticeForOjwang trending nationwide.
The proposal to suspend court sessions would serve as a symbolic act, Njoroge argued, to acknowledge the Judiciary’s moral responsibility in ensuring justice is not only done but seen to be done—especially when state power is abused.
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