PLP leader Martha Karua has accused police of defying court orders following a violent incident at Gatoto Primary School in Mukuru kwa Reuben, Nairobi, where she and school board members were attacked.
In a statement released on July 10, Karua said she had accompanied members of the school’s Board of Directors to oversee the implementation of a High Court ruling that reinstated the board’s authority over the institution.
The ruling, issued in 2024, directed that the lawful management of the school be restored.
“Despite a clear directive from the High Court requiring police to provide security, the necessary protection was not offered, raising serious concerns about compliance with judicial authority.”
The group proceeded to the school but reportedly found the gates locked.
According to Karua, the situation escalated shortly after media personnel arrived, when a group of individuals allegedly turned violent, throwing stones at vehicles carrying board members and forcing them to retreat.
“Moments after the media arrived, a group turned violent, pelting stones at our vehicles and forcing us to leave for safety. This was a coordinated attempt to obstruct a lawful process.”
Karua further alleged that as her vehicle left the scene, an attacker armed with a rungu smashed its rear windscreen, while additional stones caused further damage. No injuries were immediately reported.
She described the incident as a serious breach of the rule of law, raising concerns about the willingness of public institutions to enforce judicial decisions.
“This is not just about Gatoto Primary School,” Karua stated, warning that such incidents undermine public confidence in the judiciary and constitutional governance.
“Kenya cannot build a democratic society where violence overrides judicial authority, and where public institutions selectively comply with court orders.”
The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader also pointed to what she termed a growing pattern of intimidation and violence aimed at obstructing lawful processes.
She argued that failure by authorities to act decisively risks normalizing impunity.
Karua called for immediate investigations into both the attack and the alleged police inaction, insisting that all individuals involved—whether through direct participation or negligence—must be held accountable.