Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara at the Milimani Law Courts.
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has been ordered to take a plea over charges linked to remarks she made at a political rally.
On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Magistrate Ben Mark Ekhubi ruled that the charge sheet against the MP met legal standards.
“I find that the requirements of a clearly drafted charge sheet has been surmounted by the state,” said Ekhubi.
Kihara’s legal team, led by Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, asked for a 14-day delay to consult the constitutional court.
The prosecution opposed the request, arguing that taking plea would not stop the defense from seeking judicial interpretation.
The court allowed the plea to be deferred until next Tuesday and extended her current bond terms.
Kihara was first arraigned on July 18, a day after her arrest. She did not take a plea, as her lawyers challenged the legality of the charges.
She is accused of offensive conduct conducive to breach of the peace under Section 94(1) of the Penal Code.
Her lawyers claimed the charge sheet was vague, politically driven, and violated her constitutional rights.
“The charges are vague and infringe upon her rights,” Musyoka told the court.
The prosecution maintained that the charge was properly framed and urged the court to proceed.
Kihara is out on a personal bond of Sh50,000.
Her arrest sparked political uproar, with some leaders accusing the state of targeting dissenting voices.
The case will be mentioned again on Tuesday, August 5, for further direction.
