MORE ARRAIGNMENTS OVER SABA SABA DEMONSTRATIONS

A fresh wave of arraignments took place today across multiple counties, as suspects linked to shop break-ins, vandalism, and arson during the recent Saba Saba demonstrations were presented before various courts.

Four suspects accused of torching the Kirinyaga Central CDF offices were arraigned at the Kerugoya Law Courts. Additionally, two others who faced charges related to breaking into and stealing from a county supermarket in Kagumo town appeared before the same court.

Elsewhere, three individuals were brought before the Embu Law Courts to answer charges of entering a building with intent to commit a felony.

Tigania Law Courts, in Meru County, heard the case of five suspects, who were charged with obstructing the movement of vehicles on a public road. They all pleaded not guilty and were granted cash bail of Sh30,000 or a bond of Sh50,000.

A total of thirty (30) suspects were also arraigned before various courts within Nairobi County for offences committed during the protests.

In Kitale, eight suspects appeared before the local law courts, pleaded not guilty, and were released on a Sh50,000 bond. The case will be mentioned on July 29, 2025.

In Nakuru County, ninety-two (92) suspects appeared before the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Nakuru.

Meanwhile, in Machakos County, twenty (20) suspects were arraigned at the Chief Magistrate’s Court in Mavoko.