Peter Kawanjiru: Chaos, Shots Fired as Anti-Terror Police Re-Arrest DCP Youth Leader After Court Release

Peter Kawanjiru: Chaos, shots fired as anti-terror police re-arrest DCP youth leader after court release

The dramatic moment heavily armed anti-terror police officers re-arrested GACHAGUA’s ally and youth leader, PETER KINYANJUI, moments after he was released on bond

Saturday, July 5, 2025 - There was drama outside the Ruiru Law Courts on Friday after Peter Kinyanjui, popularly known as KaWanjiru, a prominent youth leader and close ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, was dramatically re-arrested moments after being released on bond. Kinyanjui, who had just secured temporary freedom in connection with the June 25th arson attack on the Kiambu Law Courts, was seized once again, this time by office…

‘Courts are to be respected,’ JSC condemns excessive police violence in rearresting Kawanjiru

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has strongly condemned what it terms as excessive use of force by police officers during the re-arrest of youth politician Peter Kinyanjui, alias Kawanjiru within the Ruiru Law Courts, saying the actions undermine the integrity and authority of the Judiciary.

JSC Condemns Police Gunfire During Re-Arrest Of Gachagua Ally At Ruiru Court - Kahawatungu

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), chaired by Chief Justice Martha Koome, has strongly condemned the use of gunfire by anti-riot police officers outside the Ruiru courts during the re-arrest of a youth leader linked to recent demonstrations. On the evening of Friday, July 4, chaos broke out at the Ruiru courts as anti-riot police officers attempted to re-arrest Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) youth leader, Peter Kinyanjui, also known …

Judiciary condemns police gunfire at Ruiru court during Kawanjiru re-arrest

The Judiciary Service Commission has strongly condemned the conduct of police officers who fired gunshots during the re-arrest of Peter

Judiciary Issues Statement After Police Fired Shots at Ruiru Law Courts

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has publicly condemned the excessive use of force witnessed during the re-arrest of an accused person within the precincts of the Ruiru Law Courts on Friday, July 4, 2025. In a statement released on July 5, 2025, the Judiciary stated that the accused had just been released on bond following a court ruling when a team of police officers stormed the court premises to re-arrest the individual. “The Judicial Ser…