A Nairobi court has extended orders barring the arrest of four filmmakers at the center of an ongoing investigation, following a request by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for additional time to conclude inquiries into their case.
The ODPP asked the court for three more weeks to complete investigations into Nicholas Wambugu, Brian Adagala, Mark Denver Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae, who were arrested earlier this year at their studio in Karen, Nairobi. Their filmmaking equipment was also seized during the operation.
The defence strongly opposed the application, citing what they termed as unlawful arrests and unauthorized confiscation of their clients’ personal and professional gadgets. “We express our displeasure at the DPP’s application for more time to investigate, especially considering that our clients were illegally arrested and their gadgets taken without consent,” the defence team submitted.
In response, the prosecution clarified that the filmmakers’ equipment was seized legally under a court order issued by Court 5 and is currently undergoing forensic analysis.
As part of the proceedings, the court also issued summons to Chief Inspector Nixon Kinyua and Mogaah Wekesa Wechuli, requiring them to appear before the court on June 16, 2025. Their testimony is expected to shed light on the circumstances surrounding the arrests and seizure of equipment.
The filmmakers remain out of custody under the court’s protection as they await a determination on whether charges will be formally filed. The court is expected to review the progress of the investigation in mid-June.
Written By Rodney Mbua
