Kalonzo in Court to Challenge Withdrawal of His Security, Firearm

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has moved to court to contest the government's decision to withdraw his bodyguards and firearm.

Under certificate of urgency, the National Super Alliance (Nasa) co-principal sued Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet and the Firearm Licensing Board over the move to withdraw his security and firearm, terming it unreasonable and illegal.

“The action by the State has been taken abruptly and capriciously without prior warning and information as to the reasons for withdrawal,” Kalonzo states in an affidavit filed through Rachier & Amollo advocates.

Musyoka is aggrieved with the recall of security officers attached to his Karen home and Tseikuru in Kitui.

He further argues that the move is ill-informed, considering last week's attack at his residence in Nairobi.

Kalonzo wants the court to bar the state from revoking his firearms license and further compel government to reinstate his security detail.