Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has moved to court seeking to stop the degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station, warning that the decision could weaken security in the Upper Hill area. Sonko said he had instructed his lawyers to urgently file a petition, citing several constitutional provisions as the basis for challenging the move.
“As a resident of Upper Hill, I have instructed my lawyers to move to court with urgency to challenge and block the proposed degazettement of Capitol Hill Police Station. We cannot and will not allow the security of Upper Hill to be compromised,” he said.
He described the area as a key hub hosting major government offices, financial institutions, hospitals and diplomatic missions, arguing that scaling down security presence would expose it to serious risks.
Sonko also raised concerns over ongoing court cases linked to the station, noting that it holds very key records and evidence.
“Capitol Hill Police Station holds critical records which I rely on in my ongoing case. There is a real possibility the court may need to visit the station physically,” he said, adding that another matter under investigation there could be affected. He warned that any move to shut down the station could disrupt justice processes and pose a threat to public safety.