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April 21, 2026
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Saba Saba demos: Man says police using ‘trumped-up’ charges to intimidate him

Saba Saba demos: Man says police using ‘trumped-up’ charges to intimidate him

Mr Wangechi alleged that a detective assaulted the late Julia Wangui while they were in custody...

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Human rights activist Darwin Wangechi alleges that Kenyan police are using fabricated charges, specifically possession of narcotics, to intimidate him following his public testimony about the death of fellow protester Julia Wangui.

  • Wangechi was arrested on March 27 and charged with possessing heroin valued at Sh16,200.
  • The key individuals involved are activist Darwin Wangechi and the deceased protester Julia Wangui.
  • Wangechi claims police told him his arrest was due to his public accusation on social media that an officer assaulted Wangui before her death in custody, though an autopsy ruled she died of natural causes.

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