By Dorothy Musyoka
Seven individuals have been arraigned before the Kiambu Law Court in connection with the violent demonstrations that rocked Kikuyu town on June 25, 2025.
The protests, which marked the anniversary of last year’s Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill demonstrations, turned destructive, resulting in the torching of government buildings, vehicles and extensive looting of local businesses.
According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) the suspects Sammy Ndung’u Kariuki, alias Ndoji, Simon Njoroge Hiuhu, Ali Shama Tabet, Lawrence Kariuki Ndung’u, James Njuguna Mwaura, Lewis Kariuki Njuhi and Peter Njenga Ngina are facing multiple criminal charges, including arson, robbery with violence, shop breaking and theft.
Detectives from Kikuyu Sub-County presented compelling preliminary evidence linking the accused to the destruction of public property and other acts of lawlessness that took place during the protests.
“After reviewing the evidence presented by detectives based at Kikuyu Sub-County, the court ordered that the suspects be held at Kiambu Police Station for a period of seven days to facilitate a thorough investigation,” the DCI noted.
The court granted the prosecution’s request to detain the suspects at Kiambu Police Station for seven more days to allow for further investigations.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reaffirmed its commitment to pursuing all individuals involved in criminal acts and ensuring justice for victims of the violence.
The DCI urged members of the public to remain calm and support the ongoing investigative efforts by providing information that may assist in bringing all perpetrators to book.