Chairman of the Free Kenya Movement arrested in June 2026 on allegations of inciting Gen Z commemoration protests in Kitengela.
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… In a separate case, the same court on Thursday granted detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) seven more days to detain activist Bob Njagi as investigations continue into allegations that he incited youth to participate in the protests.
102 Kitengela Gen Z anniversary protest suspects freed on Ksh.2K cash bailCitizen Digital
Gen Z protest probe: Court detains Bob Njagi for 7 days, orders forensic analysis of his phones By Robert Masai June 26, 2026 11:19 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Activist Bob Njagi speaking to journalists …
Gen Z protest probe: Court detains Bob Njagi for 7 days, orders forensic analysis of his phonesThe Standard
… approach to collective arrest and collective punishment seems to have become increasingly common," he said, adding, “We have deployed volunteer lawyers to courts where the protesters would be charged to offer free legal representation.” Among those arrested was activist Bob Njagi …
LSK, lobby groups condemn Gen Z second anniversary arrestsThe Standard
… Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested activist Bob Njagi over allegations of planning and inciting demonstrations linked to the commemorations. …
Rights activists face crackdown ahead of anniversary eventsThe Standard
… The anniversary events followed the arrest of activist Bob Njagi, whom police accused of mobilising people to join the demonstrations.In Mombasa County, protesters attended a service at the Anglican Church of Kenya Memorial Cathedral before taking to the streets. …
Police lockdown leaves towns deserted on Gen Z protest anniversaryThe Standard
… This even as the whereabouts of activist Bob Njagi, who is widely believed to have played a key role in mobilising previous protests in the area, remained unknown. …
Calm in Kitengela as police arrest youth over looming protestsThe Standard
… Bob Njagi, chairperson of the Free Kenya Movement, said he had been under surveillance since Monday, while activist Anthony Karumba alleged that individuals believed to be police officers attempted to arrest him at his home along TRM Drive on Wednesday.At the service, Rev Salim C …
'Stop threatening us,' human rights defenders tell policeCitizen Digital
Activist Bob Njagi arrested over alleged incitement ahead of June 25 protests By Robert Masai June 24, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Activist Bob Njagi speaking to journalists on November 12, 2 …
Activist Bob Njagi arrested over alleged incitement ahead of June 25 protestsCitizen Digital
Activist Bob Njagi arrested over alleged incitement ahead of June 25 protests By Robert Masai June 24, 2026 12:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Activist Bob Njagi speaking to journalists on November 12, 2 …
Activist Bob Njagi arrested over alleged incitement ahead of June 25 protestsThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePolice in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested activist Bob Njagi over allegations of planning and inciting protests ahead of the GZ commemoration tomorrow. …
Bob Njagi arrested over alleged incitement ahead of Gen Z commemorationKajiado Law Courts released 102 suspects on Ksh.2,000 cash bail each after they were charged with participating in protests and blocking the Namanga Highway in Kitengela. The suspects pleaded not guilty and their case will be heard on July 22, 2026.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kajiado Law Courts released 102 suspects on Ksh.2,000 cash bail each after they were charged with participating in protests and blocking the Namanga Highway in Kitengela. The suspects pleaded not guilty and their case will be heard on July 22, 2026.
27 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Kajiado court has ordered the seven-day detention of activist Bob Njagi to allow police to complete investigations into allegations of incitement linked to Gen Z memorial protests. The court also directed that two mobile phones recovered from Njagi be submitted for forensic examination.
26 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Law Society of Kenya and civil society groups have condemned what they described as "collective" arrests during Thursday's Gen Z second anniversary protests, in which more than 350 people were arrested nationwide. LSK has deployed volunteer lawyers to offer free representation to those being charged in various courts.
26 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, have arrested activist Bob Njagi, chairman of the Free Kenya Movement, over allegations of planning and inciting demonstrations linked to June 25 commemorations. Several activists have reportedly been targeted by security agencies ahead of the anniversary events.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
On June 25, Kenya's major towns were largely deserted as police mounted roadblocks and heavy security deployments ahead of planned protests marking the second anniversary of the June 2024 Gen Z demonstrations. The lockdown occurred despite the Interior Cabinet Secretary's assurance that it would be a normal working day.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Kitengela remained largely calm on Thursday as police deployed heavily ahead of planned commemorations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests. Several youths were arrested and many traders kept premises closed over fears of unrest, with business activity notably reduced.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Human rights defenders marching to Parliament in Nairobi on June 25 to commemorate Gen Z protesters killed in 2024 say they continue to face threats and intimidation from police. Activists in Mombasa also report police have warned them against protesting, claiming no notice was submitted, though they say commemorating is their constitutional right.
25 June 2026 · The Standard →
Police in Kajiado County arrested activist Bob Njagi on allegations of planning and inciting protests scheduled for June 25 in Kitengela town, meant to commemorate those who died during Gen Z demonstrations in June 2024. Police say a video showed Njagi urging youth participation and claim this could lead to property destruction.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kajiado County arrested activist Bob Njagi on Wednesday over allegations of planning and inciting protests scheduled for Thursday, June 25, in Kitengela town to commemorate those who died during Gen Z demonstrations in June 2024. The county police commander said the arrest followed a video showing Njagi urging youth to participate, citing concerns about potential property destruction.
24 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Police in Kitengela, Kajiado County, arrested activist Bob Njagi, chairman of the Free Kenya Movement, over allegations of planning and inciting protests ahead of a Gen Z commemoration scheduled for the following day. According to the Kajiado County Police Commander, Njagi will be arraigned in court for incitement following circulation of a video on social media showing him urging youth participation in the planned protests.
24 June 2026 · The Standard →