A total of 45 suspects have been arrested in connection with the violent protests and looting witnessed in Kikuyu Kiambu county and Nyeri town, which took place on Wednesday, June 25th 2025.
The demonstrations which were initially planed to mark the one year anniversary of the June 25th 2024 anti-finance bill protests that left 60 people dead and score injured countrywide, turned unexpectedly chaotic.
In Kikuyu goons set fire to the Kikuyu Law Courts, Kikuyu Sub-County offices, and other government facilities, including vehicles, tractors, and tuk-tuks.
In response, detectives launched investigations to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
As a result, 24 suspects have been arrested and arraigned before the Chief Magistrate’s Court at the Ruiru Law Courts, where detectives obtained a 14-day custodial order to complete their investigations.
Additionally, two steel windows, a steel door, and a water tank, all stolen from the County Government’s physical planning offices during the protests, were recovered in a bush in the Mai-ii-hii and Kabete areas.
On the other hand, 21 suspects in Nyeri have been arrested and arraigned on charges of shop breaking, stealing, and handling stolen goods.
Of these, 10 pleaded guilty and their case is set for mention on Wednesday, July 2, for facts reading.
The remaining 11 pleaded not guilty to the charges and were released on KSh100,000 bond with the case coming up for mention on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
The June 25 protests erupted in at least 23 counties, which later turned chaotic with reports of looting and destruction of infrastructure.
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen confirmed that investigations are ongoing, and those responsible will be held accountable.
“We are still gathering information about the circumstances surrounding these tragic events. Accountability will be ensured,” he said.
The National Police Service called for calm, urging citizens to avoid unlawful conduct during demonstrations.
“The National Police Service urges members of the public to exercise restraint and avoid engaging in destructive behaviour during protests, as such actions will be met with the full force of the law.”
