INVESTIGATION OF CRIMES COMMITTED DURING THE SABA SABA DAY DEMONSTRATIONS
EMBU COUNTY : The Manyatta Member of Parliament John Gitonga Mwaniki Mukungi, Stanely Mbuthia Wanjiru (bodaboda operator) and James Ikua Mbochi of Royal Media Services were today arraigned at Kahawa Law Courts for custodial orders, in connection with the violence experienced in the region on July 7. Court ruling on the application will be made on Tuesday July 9. The MP has will face additional charges for promoting violence during the June 25, 2025 protests, following witnesses accounts of him giving out money to goons to cause chaos in Juja township.
MERU COUNTY: 50 suspects of violent robbery and arson associated with the torching of Magunas Supermarket, Meru branch, have been rounded up today and will be presented in court on Wednesday, July 9 to face appropriate charges. Crackdown continues to arrest more suspects that have since been identified.
MACHAKOS COUNTY: 66 suspects linked to the setting ablaze of a gas-tanker along Kitui road have today been arrested. About 10 others captured on a video footage participating in the crime are being pursued.
CENTRAL REGION: Following the massive vandalism and looting of goods at several supermarkets in Mwea, Kerugoya and Murang’a towns;
- 21 suspects linked to the looting at Nice City Supermarket in Mwea town were arraigned today and custodial orders granted to the police to complete investigations,
- 6 suspects were arrested and arraigned in respect to the vandalism and looting of goods at County Supermarket in Kerugoya. Police granted 10 custodial days to complete the investigation as more suspects are pursued, and
- 2 suspects arrested and arraigned for stealing at County Supermarket in Murang’a.
Further, forensic imaging and acoustic detectives are analysing CCTV footages that captured criminals vandalizing and stealing equipment at Kerugoya CDF offices. 8 suspects believed to have torched the CCTV strong room are already in custody, thanks to the recovered DVR systems.
In Nyandarua County, 7 suspects arrested committing violent attacks during the Saba Saba demonstrations were arraigned today, where the court granted each a cash bail of Sh 7 million.
NAIROBI REGION: The region experienced a series of vandalism and looting of goods at Quickmart Supermarket, Powermart Supermarket and Magunas Supermarket all within Kasarani area. 11 suspects have so far been arrested and are being processed for appearance in court. More suspects are being pursued.
