Paul Makenzi claimed that he was being subjected to isolation, torture and inhumane treatment. [File, Standard]
Paul Makenzi will remain at Shimo la Tewa Prison under isolation after the High Court declined to order his transfer to another facility.
Justice Jairus Ngaah said that Makenzi had not met the threshold for transfer to another prison and dismissed his claim of isolation and torture at Shimo La Tewa Prison.
“Applicant (Makenzi) has not established the threshold for the grant of conservatory orders, and the prayers in the Notice of Motion dated September 22 2025 for an order restraining "isolation, torture or inhuman treatment" in the broad terms sought, and for the immediate transfer of the Applicant to another facility, are declined,” said Justice Ngaah.
Makenzi sued the in-charge of Shimo La Tewa Prison Abdiwilly Adan, claiming that he was being subjected to isolation, torture and inhumane treatment.
He also alleged an attempt on his life through poison in his food.
The judge said that public interest does not favour the grant of Makenzi’s prayers for transfer as the same would disrupt legitimate security arrangements and his proximity to the several courts where he is being tried.
He said there was no established justification under section 30 of the Persons Deprived of Liberty Act, which requires proof that Makenzi’s health, safety or well-being is in fact threatened.