This archive report was first published on 16 August 2019.
On August 15, 2019, six suspects were photographed and filmed outside the Kibera Law Courts in Nairobi, sprawled on the ground in a drunken stupor.
According to a statement from the Kenya Prison Service, the suspects were not in their custody as reported by some media outlets.
Commissioner Wycliffe Ogallo clarified that the six suspects were intoxicated, which led to the deferment of their court hearing, but they were not in the custody of the Kenya Prison Service.
"Our attention has been drawn to photographs and derisive messages circulating on social media regarding drunken suspects outside the Kibera Law Courts earlier today. While the six were intoxicated, which prompted the deferment of the hearing of their cases, we would like to clarify that they were not in our custody as wrongly reported," said Commissioner Ogallo.
The Kenya Prison Service emphasized their commitment to delivering on their mandate and facilitating the administration of justice efficiently and fairly.
