Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has moved to court seeking to block the proposed degazettement of the Capitol Hill Police Station, warning that the move would compromise security in Nairobi’s Upper Hill area.
In a statement dated Sunday, April 12, 2026, Sonko said he had instructed his lawyers to urgently challenge the decision, citing constitutional provisions and the need to protect public safety.
“As a resident of Upper Hill, and pursuant to Articles 22, 23, 10, 247, and 258 of the Constitution of Kenya, I have instructed my lawyers to move to court with urgency to challenge and block the proposed degazettement of Capital Hill Police Station,” read part of the statement.
Sonko argued that Upper Hill is a critical hub hosting major institutions, including Milimani Law Courts, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Kenyatta National Hospital, and The Nairobi Hospital.
He added that the area also houses major banks such as Equity Bank, KCB Bank, Co-operative Bank of Kenya, and NCBA Group, as well as insurance firms, international hotels, government offices, embassies, schools, and religious institutions.
Sonko Moves to Stop Degazettement of the Capitol Hill Police Station
According to Sonko, weakening security in the Capitol Hill police station would pose a serious risk to lives, critical infrastructure, and the country’s economic stability.
He warned that any move to remove or downgrade the police station would expose businesses, institutions, and residents to insecurity.
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Sonko also cited ongoing legal matters, noting that the police station holds crucial records related to his court cases, including occurrence book entries and officers’ testimonies.
“Furthermore, Capitol Hill Police Station holds crucial records, including OB No. 17/26/07/2025, which I rely on in my ongoing case (ACC No. 1 of 2020). The OCS, Chief Inspector Tuska Opondo, has already testified, more officers are expected to testify, and there is a real possibility that the court may need to visit the station physically,” read part of the statement.
He said there is a possibility that courts may require access to the station, raising concerns over access to justice if the facility is affected.
The former Nairobi governor urged authorities to halt the proposed degazettement, terming it a threat to public safety, justice, and the rule of law.
Sonko called on stakeholders to protect the security installation, saying its removal would have far-reaching consequences for Upper Hill and the country at large.
Govt Degazetted Capitol Hill Police Station, Public Urged to Collect Exhibits and Bail Funds
This comes after the government degazetted the Capitol Hill Police Station, prompting authorities to issue a public notice directing investigators and members of the public to collect pending case exhibits and cash bail deposits.
In a notice issued by Tusca Opondo, the former Officer Commanding Station (OCS), officers previously stationed at the facility have been redeployed to other stations within the sub-county and wider region.
Opondo urged multi-agency investigators handling pending cases to immediately collect exhibits, including motor vehicles and other items currently held at the station.
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Authorities warned that failure to collect the items promptly may result in administrative complications as the facility is fully phased out.
The notice further directed members of the public with pending cash bail refunds to present themselves to claim their refunds before they are transferred to the National Treasury.
Officials highlighted the urgency of the exercise, noting that unclaimed funds would be processed in accordance with government financial regulations once the station ceases operations.
