Activists Michael Ngige and Julius Kamau enter plea on charges of obstructing operation of motor vehicles on a road contrary to section 58(c) of the Kenya Roads Act, chapter 408, laws of Kenya, at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on July 8, 2026. The two pleaded not guilty of the charges and have been released on a cash bail of Sh2,000 each./LEAH MUKANGAI
Six activists have denied charges of allegedly obstructing the operation of motor vehicles on a public road during Tuesday's Saba Saba anniversary protests in Nairobi.
The six were released on a cash bail after appearing before the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi.
Dickson Muli, James Bota, Dennis Kimani and Mulinge Muteti present in court with charges of obstructing operation of motor vehicles on a road contrary to section 58(c) of the Kenya Roads Act, chapter 408 laws of Kenya, before Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai at Milimani Law Courts on July 8, 2026. The four pleaded not guilty of the charges and have been released on a cash bail of Sh2,000 each/LEAH MUKANGAI
Activists Michael Ngige and Julius Kamau at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on July 8, 2026./LEAH MUKANGAI
Dickson Muli, James Bota, Dennis Kimani, Mulinge Muteti, Michael Ngige and Julius Kamau appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai on Wednesday to answer charges of obstructing the operation of motor vehicles on a road, contrary to Section 58(c) of the Kenya Roads Act (Chapter 408 of the Laws of Kenya).
Activists at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on July 8, 2026./LEAH MUKANGAI
Activist at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on July 8, 2026./LEAH MUKANGAI
The six pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai at Milimani law courts, Nairobi on July 8, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI
The court ordered that each accused person be released on a cash bail of KSh2,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.
Activists at Milimani Law Courts, Nairobi, on July 8, 2026./LEAH MUKANGAI
Lawyers Babu Owino and John Ndegwa lead the counsel bench before senior principal magistrate Paul Mutai at Milimani law courts, Nairobi on July 8, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI
Lawyers Babu Owino before Senior Principal Magistrate Paul Mutai at Milimani law courts, Nairobi on July 8, 2026/LEAH MUKANGAI
A legal team led by lawyer Babu Owino, alongside advocate John Ndegwa, represented the accused during the plea-taking proceedings at the Milimani Law Courts.
The case is expected to proceed to hearing on a date to be set by the court. The charges remain allegations unless proved in court.
