Gachagua Allies Slapped With Terrorism Charges

The allies have been in police detention since Friday...

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The government has filed terrorism charges against two allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Peter Kawanjiru and Serah Wanjiku Thiga, for allegedly causing extensive damage to government property, including the Kikuyu Law Courts.

The charges relate to an alleged arson that occurred on June 25, 2025.
The legal proceedings are being handled by the Anti Terrorism Police Unit (ATPU), with approval from the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Eyewitness accounts detail a chaotic scene involving over 10 vehicles and a power blackout during the arrest of Kawanjiru.

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