Seven individuals were arraigned on Monday at the Kiambu Law Court in connection with the violent demonstrations that rocked Kikuyu, Kiambu, on June 25, 2025.
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.
According to the DCI, they are being investigated for arson, robbery with violence, shop breaking, and theft.
Detectives based at Kikuyu Sub-County presented evidence linking the suspects to the offences.
The court directed that the seven be detained at Kiambu Police Station for seven days to allow further investigations.
In a statement, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said it "remains steadfast in its commitment to confronting criminal activities and ensuring that those responsible face the full force of the law."
"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 seven days to facilitate a thorough investigation."
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that investigations into the full extent of the damage and casualties are ongoing.
“We are still gathering information about the circumstances surrounding these tragic events. Accountability will be ensured,” Murkomen said.
Rights organisations, including Amnesty International, have reported that at least 16 people were killed in the protests.
Government sources have placed the number at 10.
Damages include 27 national and county government vehicles and 65 privately owned vehicles, including a school bus, many of which were burned at police stations and government compounds.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has reiterated its unwavering commitment to intensifying the fight against crime, emphasising that all those found to be involved in unlawful activities will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
