Bob Njagi

Chairman of the Free Kenya Movement arrested in June 2026 over alleged protest incitement linked to Gen Z commemorations.

2026-06-242026-08-12

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June 2026
24 JunCitizen 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 protests
24 JunCitizen 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 protests
24 JunThe 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 commemoration

Politics

UK cancels Laikipia military exercise after Kenya withholds licences

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The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.

23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 23 July

UK cancels Laikipia military exercise after Kenya withholds licences
The UK has cancelled a planned military training exercise in Laikipia after the Kenyan government failed to issue required licences, amid stalled ratification of a 2021 Defence Cooperation Agreement. A coalition of human rights activists, victims' families, and local leaders have submitted a petition to Parliament and state agencies setting conditions for any renewed deal, citing concerns over legal jurisdiction and historical injustices.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 2 July

Kajiado court dismisses treason charges against activist Bob Njagi
The Kajiado Law Courts has dismissed treason charges against activist Bob Njagi after the magistrate ruled the prosecution lacked sufficient evidence. Njagi had been arrested on June 24 over allegations of incitement linked to Gen Z anniversary demonstrations, with prosecutors claiming a video showed him urging young people to participate in protests.
2 July 2026 · Capital News →
Activist Bob Njagi released on 100,000 shilling bail
Activist Bob Njagi was arraigned before the Kajiado Law Courts on treason charges stemming from his arrest on June 24, 2026, ahead of the second anniversary of the Gen Z-led protests. He was released on a cash bail of 100,000 shillings and directed to report daily to the Kitengela DCI office.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 27 June

102 Kitengela protesters freed on Ksh.2,000 cash bail each
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 →

Friday 26 June

Court holds activist Bob Njagi seven days pending Gen Z probe
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 →
LSK and civil groups condemn arrests at Gen Z anniversary protests
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 →

Thursday 25 June

Rights activists arrested ahead of June 25 commemorations
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 →
Police roadblocks empty towns on Gen Z protest anniversary
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 →
Police arrest youth as Kitengela braces for protest anniversary
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 face police threats ahead of June 25 memorial march
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 →

Wednesday 24 June

Activist Bob Njagi arrested over alleged protest incitement
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 →
Activist Bob Njagi arrested ahead of June 25 Kitengela protests
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 →
Activist Bob Njagi arrested for alleged incitement before Gen Z commemoration
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 →