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Ndegwa Njiru

Also known as: Lawyer Njiru · Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru

Lawyer and legal representative of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, released after DPP declined to approve traffic-related charges in July 2026.

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  1. July 2026
  2. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 9 – Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has been released from police custody after he was arrested after his vehicle allegedly broke down on Thika Highway, an incident he says resulted in accusations of obstructing traffic.

    Gachagua Ally Ndegwa Njiru Walks Free After Arrest Linked to Stalled Vehicle
  3. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has been arrested and is expected to be arraigned in court over allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol, claims he has firmly dismissed as false.

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Arrested, Faces Drunk Driving Charge
  4. Citizen Digital

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru freed after DPP declines to approve obstruction charge By Dzuya Walter July 09, 2026 01:35 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru appears in court on Thursday, July 9, 2026.

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru freed after DPP declines to approve obstruction charge
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeLawyer Ndegwa Njiru, a close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua walked free on Thursday after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) declined to approve traffic-related charges that had been prepared against him following his arrest by Kasarani t

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru freed after DPP rejects traffic charges
  6. The Standard

    He further told the court that Ngache was released on Friday following a court order in the High Court, which instructed the police that she be released.However, Ngache's lawyers led by Ndegwa Njiru, Ian Mutiso and Senator Dan Maanzo strongly opposed the application, arguing that

    Court frees woman arrested over X posts tracking Ruto's flights
  7. June 2026
  8. Capital News

    The hearing was briefly disrupted after Muhia’s legal team, led by advocates Edward Muriu and Ndegwa Njiru, walked out of the proceedings, accusing the committee of procedural unfairness and questioning its composition.

    IEBC committee rejects Muhia jurisdiction challenge, to rule on code of conduct breach
  9. Capital News

    The legal team, led by advocates Edward Muriu and Ndegwa Njiru, withdrew from the proceedings after the committee declined an application for adjournment and indicated it would proceed with a hearing into allegations that Muhia breached the Electoral Code of Conduct during a publ

    Muhia’s lawyers walk out of IEBC code of conduct hearing over jurisdiction dispute
  10. Citizen Digital

    Was the outrage simply a public relations exercise?" Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru also reacted, writing: "Where were you during the Voting?…..

    'You're a mole!' Ndindi Nyoro under intense fire for skipping Finance Bill vote
  11. Citizen Digital

    His remarks were echoed by lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, who insisted that no aspirant had been granted a direct ticket for any elective position.

    Ngirici joins Gachagua's DCP after ditching UDA ahead of 2027 polls
  12. Capital News

    According to lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, Justice Erick Ogola informed advocates in court that the three-judge bench was delivering a 350-page ruling.

    Gachagua lawyers raise alarm over ‘missing pages’ in impeachment ruling

Yesterday

  1. Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru Released After Arrest Over Stalled Vehicle

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru was arrested after his vehicle allegedly broke down on Thika Highway; he was released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve charges. Njiru claimed officers from Kasarani Police Station tried to solicit a bribe and arrested him without formal booking.

    17 hours ago · Capital News

  2. Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru arrested, charged with drunk driving

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, a legal representative of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, has been arrested along Thika Superhighway and is expected to appear before Milimani Law Courts over allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol. Njiru has firmly dismissed the charges as false, claiming he has never consumed alcohol, though his initial account differed from the police allegations—he initially said his vehicle had mechanical problems.

    21 hours ago · Capital News

  3. Lawyer Njiru released after DPP declines to approve obstruction charge

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has been released after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve an obstruction charge against him, despite his arrest on Thursday morning. His legal team argues the arrest and detention violated his constitutional rights, and Njiru plans to seek redress in the High Court.

    21 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  4. DPP rejects charges against Ndegwa Njiru over traffic incident

    Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, was freed after the Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve traffic-related charges following his arrest by Kasarani traffic police over an alleged obstruction incident on Thika Road.

    9 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 6 July

  1. Court orders release of woman arrested over Ruto flight-tracking posts

    A Nairobi court has freed Mombasa resident Halima Ngache, who was arrested over allegations of operating an X account that tracked and published President William Ruto's flight movements. Senior Principal Magistrate Teresia Nyangena rejected a second bid by the DCI and ODPP for more time to complete investigations.

    6 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 26 June

  1. IEBC committee dismisses Muhia's jurisdiction challenge

    An IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee has rejected a jurisdictional challenge by Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia's legal team and affirmed its authority to hear allegations of code of conduct breaches stemming from her remarks at an Ol Kalou by-election campaign rally on June 14. Muhia's lawyers objected to the committee's composition and claimed procedural unfairness before walking out of the hearing.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Kipipiri MP Muhia's lawyers walk out of IEBC hearing

    Lawyers representing Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia walked out of an IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee hearing, citing bias, procedural unfairness, and a predetermined outcome. The legal team sought an adjournment to seek High Court interpretation of relevant procedures, but the committee declined and proceeded without the defendant and her counsel.

    26 June 2026 · Capital News

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro absent during Finance Bill Third Reading vote

    Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro was absent from the National Assembly during the Finance Bill 2026 Third Reading vote, which passed 122–40, drawing criticism on social media from Kenyans who noted his recent vocal opposition to government policies.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. Former Kirinyaga Woman Rep Ngirici joins Gachagua's DCP party

    Former Kirinyaga Woman Representative Purity Wangui Ngirici has officially joined Rigathi Gachagua's Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), announcing her decision during a burial ceremony in Kirinyaga County as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election.

    18 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 14 June

  1. Gachagua lawyers claim 64 pages missing from impeachment judgment

    Lawyers for former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua have raised concerns with the High Court over a discrepancy between the judgment delivered on June 8, 2026, which was announced as 350 pages, and the certified copy served to parties, which comprised 286 pages.

    14 June 2026 · Capital News

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