Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s aides and allies accused of planning and financing the violent anti-government protests have secured a court order barring their impending arrest.
MPs Benjamin Gathiru Mwangi alias Mejja Donk, James Mwangi Gakuya, George Theuri, Ngunjiri Wambugu and Pius G. Munene moved to court after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) approved charges against them.
The DPP said there is sufficient evidence to charge the five with the offence of conspiracy to commit felony contrary to Section 393 of the Penal Code.
Milimani Law Courts Judge Lawrence Mugambi issued a conservatory order barring the arrest of the five pending the hearing and determination of the case filed.
The case will be mentioned on October 15, 2024.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations had said the five held several meetings at Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi to orchestrate the deadly demos on June 25, 2024.