The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has justified its decision to file terrorism charges against suspects involved in violent protests on June 25 and July 7, stating that the charges relate to serious acts that threaten national security.

• Charges are based on evidence of “calculated and coordinated acts of violence” targeting public institutions.
• Opposition leaders, including Kalonzo Musyoka, criticize the move, arguing it suppresses political expression.
• The protests followed the death of blogger Albert Ojwang’ in police custody and included significant property destruction, such as the burning of the Kikuyu Law Courts.