Grace Njoki Mulei, 61, was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) on Thursday. She is accused of causing a disturbance at the Ministry of Health Boardroom last week.
The DCI said they found Mulei at Hombe Road, off Juja Road. She was taken to Upper Hill Police Station, where she will stay until her court date on Friday.
Mulei was at the Ministry of Health offices on January 15, 2025. She was protesting SHA inequalities and inefficiencies with other patients.
Civil society groups want Mulei to be released. They also want the charges against her to be dropped.
The Kenya Medical Association, the Law Society of Kenya, and the Police Reforms Working Group are worried. They think the other patients with Mulei could be at risk.
The groups said it is not a crime to ask for better public health services. They believe it is a civic duty to make sure health services save lives and are fair for everyone.
The groups want action taken immediately. They say patients' rights need to be protected, and people should be able to get health services freely and without fear.
The groups believe every person has the right to health care. They said this is true no matter what a person thinks or says.
Many groups signed the statement, including the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), the Kariobangi Paralegal Network, and the Defenders Coalition.
The DCI said they found Mulei at Hombe Road, off Juja Road. She was taken to Upper Hill Police Station, where she will stay until her court date on Friday.
Mulei was at the Ministry of Health offices on January 15, 2025. She was protesting SHA inequalities and inefficiencies with other patients.
Civil society groups want Mulei to be released. They also want the charges against her to be dropped.
The Kenya Medical Association, the Law Society of Kenya, and the Police Reforms Working Group are worried. They think the other patients with Mulei could be at risk.
The groups said it is not a crime to ask for better public health services. They believe it is a civic duty to make sure health services save lives and are fair for everyone.
The groups want action taken immediately. They say patients' rights need to be protected, and people should be able to get health services freely and without fear.
The groups believe every person has the right to health care. They said this is true no matter what a person thinks or says.
Many groups signed the statement, including the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU), the Kariobangi Paralegal Network, and the Defenders Coalition.
