- Two influential youth leaders associated with the Democracy Party for citizens have been barred following a severe operation
- The national police service confirmed the arrest of the people but is silent about the specific charges facing them
- The incidents have raised concerns across the country amid escalating political tensions and increasing public unrest
Kiambu: Peter Kawanjiru, a youth leader who joined the Democratic Party for the Citizens’ Party (DCP), is currently under police protection following his rapid arrest.
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Kawanjiru, a prominent promoter from the countryside and a strong supporter of the former deputy president Rigathi Gachaguait is said that he was taken from his home in Limuru under incomprehensible conditions.
How was Peter Kawanjiru taken?
His family accused officials of the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) of the home -based entry, destroying property, and causing panic in the area.
The people, who are alleged to be kidnapped, in a video circulating online, fired at the air to disperse the crowd who wanted to block the mission.
A few hours after the incident, the National Police Service (NPS) confirmed that the youth leader and another woman, who is also a Gachagua ally, had been detained by the police.
Sources indicated that the two are being held for alleged involvement in organizing or inciting chaos during The procession The June 25 Gen Z, which shook several parts of the country.
Who is the restrained woman with Kawanjiru?
The woman, identified as Wanjiku Thiga, serves as a national youth leader and a member of the DCP National Executive Committee.
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He was arrested on Tuesday, July 1, in Kamakis, Ruiru area. Kirinyaga County Women’s Representative Njeri Maina confirmed her arrest.
“Wanjiku Thiga is detained at Ruiru police station; officials of the center claim they do not know why they are holding him. OCS, DCIOh, and OCPD have pretended to be rare. NPS, DCI released Wanjiku or file charges! ” He wrote.
Kawanjiru and Thiga are praised for carrying out important roles in youth mobilization and political messages within Kiambu and surrounding regions.
Their arrests have drawn national emotions, thus exacerbating fears despite increasing concerns over the loss, unlawful measures by law enforcement agencies, and increased political tensions.
The two have been left in the Ruiru police station as police are preparing to present them to court. However, the authorities have not yet exposed the specific charges they will face.
Meanwhile, in a separate update, Maina claimed that DCI, through his Kikuyu office, had applied for a 21 -day 21 -day interview to allow further investigation.
Did the DCI call him to interrogate him?
Meanwhile, DCI Director Mohamed Amin dismissed reports claiming that Gachagua had been called out of recent statements, referring to the allegations as false and misleading.
He explained that no official call was made and called on the public to ignore information spread online and in some media.
Amin emphasized that Gachagua, like any other citizen, is not above the law and will be taken legal action if he is found to make any mistake.
He also noted that the investigation is underway and confirmed that there is no one, regardless of his political ideology or position, who will be removed from accountability if found guilty.
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