Vocal lawyer Dr Miguna Miguna has decided to take the battle to the corridors of justice after the government issued red alerts that have barred him from travelling back to Kenya.
Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi condemned the actions by the government to bar Miguna from travelling back to the country.
Havi who was speaking on Tuesday, November 16, at the United Green Movement offices, stated that they have gone back to court to seek orders and clarification on the status of Miguna's return.
The LSK president noted that when they presented themselves before the High Court, they were informed that there were no red alerts against Miguna by the Attorney General.
But when Miguna arrived in Germany, Air France informed him that he would not be able to board since the government had issued an alert to the carrier directing them not to fly him to Nairobi.
“We have gone back to court and sought a raft of orders, which if granted should enable Air France and the government to comply and allow Miguna back,” Havi stated.
His sentiments were backed by former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga who accused the Attorney General of setting a bad precedence and misinformed the courts on the status of the alerts against Miguna.
“The Attorney General misinformed and misdirected the courts of law. That level of impunity from a government officer should worry every Kenyan,” Mutunga stated.
"Every person has an obligation to respect, uphold and defend the Constitution. We will not relent in our defence or the upholding of the rights of all Kenyans," he added.
Miguna, who had checked into Berlin, indicated that he had booked a plane ticket to Nairobi two weeks ago - on October 29.
"This is to inform Kenyans and the world that Air France officials at the check-in counter at the Berlin Brandenburg Airport have just informed me that the Government of Kenya sent them a "Red Alert" this morning that they cannot fly me to Nairobi, " the statement read in part.
He, however, indicated that the airline had refused to give him a copy of the "Red Alert" or anything else to support the directive they were acting on.
