Also known as: Lawyer Njiru · Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru · Advocate Ndegwa Njiru
Lawyer appointed Wiper Party spokesperson in August 2026, currently representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
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The Standard
… The charge before you does not disclose an offence under the law and purely an attempt by the state to breach the freedom of expression and limiting the opposition.Lead defence counsel Kiragu Wathuta and Ndegwa Njiru told the court that the MP's constitutional rights had been vio …
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia arraigned over alleged inciting remarksCapital News
… His lawyer, Ndegwa Njiru, questioned why authorities had moved swiftly against Kaguchia while, he claimed, other political leaders accused of making inflammatory remarks had not faced similar action. …
NCIC-led alliance launches coordinated crackdown on hate speech ahead of 2027 pollsCapital News
… Earlier, lawyer Ndegwa Njiru demanded that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, disclose the whereabouts of the legislator after he was taken away from the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road. …
Mukurwe-ini MP Kaguchia Held at Kamukunji Police Station After ArrestThe Standard
Audio By VocalizePolice officers’ decision to detain lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and subsequently arraign him in court after his vehicle stalled along Thika Road has come back to haunt them after he sued the trio, seeking compensation for the alleged trumped-up charges. …
Lawyer sues three police officers for alleged fabricated charges and briberyThe Standard
… Transparency is the life -blood of free, fair and credible elections." Appearing on Spice Fm morning show on Thursday, Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru said: "Our Constitution is built on the principles of transparency, accountability and the participation of the people. …
Why Kenyans' trust gap on IEBC continues to growCapital News
… Kalonzo was joined by Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo, Mavoko MP Patrick Makau, Wundanyi MP Danson Mwashako and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru.
Sifuna, Kalonzo Close Ranks as Opposition Vows Unity Against RutoThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeLawyer Ndegwa Njiru says the media has every right to collect election results and report them, dismissing claims that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) plans to bar live streaming of results as they are declared. …
Lawyer defends media's right to election results as Senate weighs livestream banCapital 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 VehicleCapital 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 ChargeCitizen 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 chargeWiper Patriotic Front has dismissed reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka struck a political deal with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying their August 17 meeting was convened by Gachagua to thank Wiper MPs and senators for supporting him during his impeachment.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front has dismissed reports that party leader Kalonzo Musyoka struck a political deal with DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua, saying their August 17 meeting was convened by Gachagua to thank Wiper MPs and senators for supporting him during his impeachment.
20 August 2026 · Capital News →
Former Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa has joined the Wiper Patriotic Movement and will run for the Kilifi gubernatorial seat in 2027 after quitting the ruling UDA party. She cited humiliation and frustration over her gubernatorial bid, and announced a campaign to deregister UDA members in Kilifi and recruit them to Wiper.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has proposed that former Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa be appointed as the party's Deputy Party Leader, with formal announcement expected after party leadership deliberations.
14 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments including Jamleck Irungu Kamau as national chairperson, Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader-designate, and Ndegwa Njiru as spokesperson, in preparation for the 2027 General Election and efforts to lead an opposition coalition against President William Ruto.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has appointed former Cabinet minister Jamleck Irungu Kamau as chairman of the Wiper Patriotic Front and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as the party's national spokesperson, in a leadership restructuring aimed at strengthening the party ahead of the 2027 General Election.
7 August 2026 · Capital News →
Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new party leadership appointments: former Cabinet Minister Jamleck Kamau as party chairman, Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as Deputy Party Leader designate, and lawyer Ndegwa Njiru as party spokesperson. The appointments follow a mandate from the party's National Delegates Congress ahead of the 2027 General Election.
7 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has announced new appointments including former Kigumo MP Jamleck Irungu Kamau as party chairman, advocate Ndegwa Njiru as party spokesperson, and Nyali MP Mohamed Ali as deputy party leader designate, as part of efforts to position the party for the 2027 General Election.
7 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has urged Milimani Court to dismiss preliminary objections filed by Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia seeking to halt plea-taking on a charge of offensive conduct over alleged inciting remarks made in Kieni. The prosecution argued that the charge sheet is properly framed, complies with the law, and any irregularities identified by the defence do not invalidate the charge or prevent the court from proceeding with plea-taking.
5 August 2026 · The Standard →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was released on Sh250,000 cash bail or Sh1 million bond after his lawyers objected to his arraignment in a breach of peace case, citing Kiambu High Court conservatory orders directing his release on Sh100,000 police cash bail. The magistrate deferred his plea to Wednesday pending clarification of the competing court orders.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyers for Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia raised a preliminary objection to his arraignment before a Milimani Magistrate's Court, arguing that proceeding would violate an active High Court conservatory order directing his immediate release upon payment of Sh100,000 police cash bail. The defence also alleged the MP had been denied access by family and legal counsel after his Monday arrest by DCI officers over alleged inflammatory remarks made at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arraigned in Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. His legal team challenged the charges on constitutional grounds, arguing they violated Article 50(2) safeguards and breached freedom of expression.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →
A coalition led by the NCIC has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders of prosecution under a unified enforcement framework. The announcement followed the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over controversial remarks, amid agencies' concerns about rising divisive political rhetoric.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested and is being held at Kamukunji Police Station. His arrest follows the circulation of a video in which he made controversial remarks targeting supporters of President William Ruto.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has sued three police officers — Inspector Nancy Chemelil Mwaura and Police Constables Geoffrey Cheruiyot and Victoria Nyambura — for alleged abuse of power after they detained and arraigned him following his vehicle stalling on Thika Road. The Director of Public Prosecutions declined to approve the charges and the court released him; Njiru claims the officers sought a Sh20,000 kickback and is seeking personal compensation, legal fees, and an order declaring them unfit for public office.
3 August 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's reconstituted Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission faces a credibility test after proposing restrictions on livestreaming of election results, a move that has reignited public anxieties over transparency and reinforced fears of curtailed access to real-time information during the tallying process. The government-sponsored Bill, stalled at First Reading in the National Assembly since February 2024, seeks to repeal provisions allowing live transmission of results at the National Tallying Centre ahead of the 2027 polls.
2 August 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna met Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and other Opposition figures, where they reaffirmed commitment to a united front ahead of the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo warned that the Opposition must remain focused on challenging President William Ruto's administration and cautioned against leaders engaging with the Kenya Kwanza government.
30 July 2026 · Capital News →
A lawyer says the media has the right to collect and report election results from polling stations, and that livestreaming election results is an important transparency safeguard. The Senate is considering a bill that would remove the requirement for IEBC to livestream polling station results and replace it with electronic transmission to tallying centres.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
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.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
9 July 2026 · Capital News →
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.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →