The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has issued a press statement defending its decision to charge several individuals under the Prevention of Terrorism Act following violent protests that rocked the country on June 25th and July 7th, 2025.
ODPP saying the charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act should be understood within the framework of established legal thresholds and national security imperatives rather than interpreted as efforts to suppress legitimate political expression, sentiments supported by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen.
The Director of Public prosecutions on Monday responded to the criticism by opposition leaders and the civil society organizations that terrorism laws were being used to settle political scores and silence dissenting voices of Kenyans seeking good governance.
In a statement, the office of the Director of Public Prosecutions noted it had acknowledged the ongoing national discourse sparked by recent legal actions following the protests of 25th June 2025 and 7th July 2025.
ODPP saying the charges under the Prevention of Terrorism Act should be understood within its context and not mere face value of seeking to achieve political ends. ODPP further noted that preliminary investigations indicate that attacks on public offices was aimed to cripple essential government operations, instil fear, and erode public trust in democratic institutions.
Justifying the charges, ODPP also quoted Chief Justice Martha Koome remarks describing torching of Kikuyu Law Courts as not merely an act perpetrated by criminal elements but an act of terrorism.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen said those lamenting should read the law.Mukomen saying the government will go for all those who caused chaos, including their financier.
