DPP approves terrorism charges against Gachagua allies over Kikuyu protest violence

Director of Public Prosecution Renson Mulele Ingonga, delivering his speech on 2nd November 2023 at Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, during International Day to End Impunity for crimes against Journalists. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has formally approved terrorism-related charges against two close allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Peter Kinyanjui Wanjiru, widely known as “Kawanjiru,” and Serah Wanjiku Thiga are set to appear before the Kahawa Law Courts tomorrow, Tuesday, 8 July 2025, at 9:00 a.m. to face charges of committing a terrorist act under Section 4(1) of the Prevention of Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012.