By DPP
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) yesterday arraigned sixteen individuals before the Kahawa Law Courts on Commission of a Terrorist Act Contrary to Section 4(1) of the Prevention of the Terrorism Act No. 30 of 2012.
The court heard that Douglas Wambugu Mugeci, Isaack Wandurwa Kagwi, Kelvin Mwangi Nderitu, Michael Waswa Matalanga, Joseph Karanja Mwangi, Paul Kangara Kimandu, Joseph Kamau Njiri, Evans Moki Mutia, Christopher Njoroge Wairimu, Simon Kagunyi, Hassan Kamau Njoroge, Isaac Muraya Muthee, Peter Waruinge Kariuki, Denis Mutei Munyoki, John Mutiso Wambua and George Kanja Wanjiru allegedly committed a terrorist act on 25th June, 2025 between 2.00 PM and 7.00 PM at Makongeni Police station in Thika West Sub County within Kiambu County.
The court was informed that the attack resulted in extensive destruction of government infrastructure, including significant damage to government offices and assets, the Makongeni Police Station, government vehicles, and injuries to police officers on duty.
Additionally, the 16 accused persons were charged with five counts of malicious damage to property, arson, stealing with an alternative charge of handling stolen property and causing grievous harm.
The court heard that on the material day, the 16 suspects willfully and unlawfully damaged eight government vehicles valued at KSh2.4 Million and set fire to the Makongeni Police Station perimeter wall valued at KSh500,000.
The court also heard that Isaack Wandurwa Kagwi willfully and unlawfully did grievous harm to a police officer causing permanent loss of sight on his left eye.
The accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges before Senior Principal Magistrate Richard Koech.
The DPP through Principal Prosecution Counsels Mr. James Machirah and Mr. Kennedy Amwayi together with Mr. Kamau and Ms. Wangui, opposed the release of accused persons on bond, citing the fact that they are a serious threat to the peace-loving people of Kenya and that their release will jeopardize National Security and create a recipe for chaos.
Additionally, the prosecution explained that the accused persons possess the capacity to interfere with investigations, arrest of their associates and possible witnesses.
The matter will be coming up for mention on Thursday.