Writrten By Joyce Nzomo
The Thika Law Courts on Monday reduced cash bail for 27 of the 42 young people arrested during last month’s Saba Saba protests in Juja, Kiambu County.
Presiding over the mention of the case, Hon. Stella Atambo slashed bail from Ksh 30,000 to Ksh 15,000 for those still in custody, noting that many had remained in remand due to inability to raise the earlier amount.
The court also set the hearing date for November 13, 2025.
The group was arrested in early July during the nationwide Saba Saba demonstrations, which were organized to demand government accountability, oppose the Finance Bill 2025, and push for better governance.
Police charged the 42 with robbery with violence, a capital offence that carries a potential death sentence upon conviction.
However, human rights organizations and defense lawyers have dismissed the charges as politically motivated and an attempt to criminalize dissent.
Initially, the accused were granted cash bail of Ksh 100,000 each, which the High Court later reduced to Ksh 30,000 following legal appeals.
Despite this adjustment, 27 remained behind bars, prompting Monday’s further review.
Advocates Babu Owino, Noordean Khangai, Miss Wanjira Maina, Abner Mango and Pius Oyoo represented the accused.
The hearing is set for 13/11/2025.
