The Kahawa court is set to rule today on the legality of terrorism charges against dozens of individuals, including youth officials from the DCP, such as Wanjiku Thiga and Peter Kinyanjui, alias Kawanjiru, who were allegedly involved in violent protests.
The demonstrations led to significant destruction of government and public property, triggering the terrorism-related charges.
The defense argues that the charges are flawed and amount to a legal weaponization against young dissenters.
In contrast, the prosecution maintains that the destruction of crucial government infrastructure during the protests justifies the terrorism charges.
Magistrate Gideon Kiage’s ruling will determine whether the case progresses to trial or if the charges will be dropped.
On a related note, the case against Manyatta MP John Mukunji, Inooro TV journalist James Mbochi, and boda boda rider Stanley Mbuthia, also accused of terrorism-related offenses from the Saba Saba protests, will continue in the same court.
Defense lawyers had previously challenged the evidence linking their clients to the alleged crimes, prompting intense exchanges in the courtroom.
Magistrate Richard Koech ruled in favor of cross-examining the investigating officer, and the prosecution is now seeking further detention for the suspects as investigations continue.
By Were Kelly
