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DCI seeks further detention of MP, two others over Saba Saba protests

Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji talks  to his lawyer when he appeared at Kahawa Law courts to face terrorism charges. [Courtesy, Denish Ochieng]

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has applied to continue holding Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, Inooro Radio journalist James Mbochi, and boda boda rider Stanley Mbuthi for an additional 14 days to complete investigations.

The trio is under probe for alleged terrorism-related activities, including suspected recruitment of goons and financing of violent groups during the July 7 Saba Saba protests.

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