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.
Appearing before Magistrate Richard Koech at Kahawa Law Courts, state prosecutor James Machira argued that releasing the three could jeopardize ongoing investigations. "The suspects were arrested while in possession of materials indicating financial facilitation of individuals involved in criminal activities across Nairobi, Embu, and other parts of Central Kenya," Machira told the court.
The prosecution claims that MP Mukunji was found with a diary book marked "KYPA" containing names and amounts paid to various persons connected to an array of criminal activities in Nairobi, Embu, and various parts of the central region between June 25, 2025, and July 7, 2025. "The MP was transferring money to individuals linked to various criminal activities, including but not limited to arson, malicious damage to property, assault on police officers and civilians, and an incident that resulted in the death of one civilian, " the prosecutor told the court. "Of particular concern is one Evans Ngare Njiiru alias Balala, noted in the diary, who is under active investigation for orchestrating violent acts and remains at large," said Chief Inspector Desterio Omukaga in a supporting affidavit.
