Tortured Woman Defies Police
A Nairobi businesswoman, Mahammud Ayni Hussein, has moved to court seeking to block the reinstatement of two police officers she accuses of subjecting her to torture, unlawful detention, and abuse of power.
The officers in question are Chief Inspector Rebecca Njeri Muraya, who previously served as the Officer Commanding Station (OCS) at Eastleigh North Police Station, and Sergeant Abdisalam Ahmed. According to Hussein, the two law enforcers misused their authority in a manner that left her traumatized and fearful for her life.
Through an urgent application filed in court, Hussein has asked the National Police Service Commission (NPSC) and the Internal Affairs Unit to stop the reinstatement of the two officers into active duty. She argues that allowing them back into service, especially after the charges against them were dropped, would expose her to renewed threats and possible harm.
Hussein, represented by lawyers from FIDA-Kenya and the International Justice Mission (IJM), has also requested permission to institute judicial review proceedings. She is seeking orders of prohibition and certiorari to ensure that the officers do not resume their official roles. In addition, she wants the court’s approval to commence private prosecutions against the officers before a different magistrate, citing the seriousness of the alleged human rights violations.
“The petitioner underwent torture at the hands of the 1st and 2nd respondents. Should they be allowed back to active police duty without sanctions, she will suffer irreparably as nothing shall stop them from further abusing their authority,” reads part of her notice of motion.
The case has drawn in multiple state agencies and oversight bodies as respondents and interested parties. Among those listed are the Attorney General, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Ombudsman, and the NPSC.
Hussein is further pushing for her petition to be certified as urgent and to be heard ex parte in the initial stages. She emphasizes that her safety is at risk and that her constitutional rights continue to be violated in the absence of firm action against the officers.
This case highlights the growing debate on police accountability in Kenya, with human rights advocates warning against reinstating officers facing serious allegations. For Hussein, the matter is not just about justice but also about her personal safety, dignity, and constitutional protection.
Tortured Woman Defies Police
