A Kibera court yesterday granted detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) 30 more days to complete investigations into three activists accused of inciting violence and mobilising looters during the June 25, 2025, Gen-Z demonstrations.
Principal Magistrate Mercy Khahuya allowed the application by the DCI and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), noting the advanced state of investigations and the need for final forensic reports.
“Considering the submissions made by the state, I hereby allow the 30-day extension, considering the progress on investigations. The matter will be mentioned on August 21, 2025, for further directions,” the magistrate ruled.
The three activists, John Mulingwa Nzau alias Garang, Mark Amiani alias Generali, and Francis Mutunge Mwangi alias Chebukati, are being investigated for multiple offenses including arson, stealing, housebreaking, burglary, and malicious damage to property.
They were freed on a cash bail of Sh300,000.
According to Inspector George Karanja of DCI Nairobi Central, the suspects were allegedly involved in the violent aftermath of the Gen-Z protests, which saw extensive damage in the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
“The acts attributed to the respondents resulted in massive destruction of property, unlawful entry into buildings, looting of business premises within the CBD, and violent attacks on police stations, thereby compromising public safety and national security,” read the affidavit.
The prosecution has requested an additional 30 days to complete its investigation, stating that only 70 per cent of the work has been completed.
According to the DPP, the delay in concluding the probe into the matter is due to pending elements such as a cyber-forensic report and a banking report, among other investigative components.
However, the defense team, led by Senior Counsel John Khaminwa, strongly opposed the request for an extension.
They urged the court to maintain its neutrality and avoid facilitating or aiding the prosecution's continued delay.
Khaminwa argued that the application lacks any solid legal basis and pointed out that criminal procedure does not permit such open-ended investigations without charges.
"Should any credible evidence arise in the future, the prosecution could always summon the individuals to answer to specific charges," the senior lawyer stated.
