Prof. Makau Mutua has hit out at lawyer Levi Munyeri who moved to court to stop the functioning of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of Demonstrations and Public Protests.
Taking to his socials on September 8, Mutua accused Munyeri of abusing judicial process through forum shopping, noting that courts should take a firm stance against such actions.
“Forum shopping is an abuse of process and courts must never entertain it. In the contrary, they should sanction the offending lawyer without pity,” he said.
Makau Mutua Speaks Out After Court Freezes Protest Victims’ Compensation Committee. Photo; Courtesy.
The remarks follow a conservatory order by Justice Magare Dennis Kizito that suspended the committee’s activities pending the outcome of a lawyer’s petition.
Justice Kizito moreover ordered the suspension of further implementation of Gazette Notice 12002 of August 23, 2025, which appointed the panel to establish a framework for reparations and compensation.
The court further barred the government from implementing President Ruto’s August 6, 2025 proclamation on compensating protest victims until the case is heard.
Additionally, the court directed the applicant to file submissions within three days of the respondents’ service, with any case set no later than September 24, 2025.
Respondents and interested parties were directed to file their submissions within three days of service but no later than September 30, 2025.
According to the court, all directions must be completed before the court reconvenes in Kerugoya on October 10, 2025.
