MP Mukunji Speaks After Arrest, Claims Gov’t Intimidation Attempts
Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji believes that his arrest on Monday, July 7, during the Saba Saba Day demonstrations, was a form of government intimidation.
Mukunji is thought to have been seized following claims of encouragement to violence during the protests.
Speaking at the Kahawa Law Court on Tuesday, June 8, the politician stated that the charges provided in court are insufficient to convict him of a crime.
Despite such failures, Mukunji stated that he will continue to lead the charge in campaigning for Kenyans’ rights.
The politician emphasized the importance of youth being calm and not damaging property.
He was reacting to the protests that broke out earlier today in Embu following his arrest. Mukunji is an associate of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
MP Mukunji Detained:
— Citizen TV Kenya (@citizentvkenya) July 8, 2025
Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji to remain in police custody
Mukunji accused of incitement and orchestrating violence
Legislator is among 195 people charged over demonstrations#CitizenExplainer @YvonneOkwara pic.twitter.com/TGSikNaM53
“Of course, the charges that have been presented in court will not carry any weight. I want to assure people that I’m safe, and I would like to encourage our youths not to destroy property,” Mukunji said.
“I will not be intimidated because I will continue defending my people, but the loss of property and businesses and loss of life is something that we have to stop,” he added.
According to Ndegwa Njiru, one of Gachagua’s lawyers, Mukunji was detained at about 3 p.m. and lodged at the Kibii Police Station at 3:53 p.m. under OB 06/07/07/2025.
On Monday, July 7, the National Police Service (NPS) acknowledged the lawmaker’s arrest but did not explain the reason for his detention.
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The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) later took up Mukunji from the police station and moved him to Juja Police Station, according to Njiru.
“The OCS (Kibii Police Station) has confirmed that he only booked him for the exclusive purpose of holding him,” Njiru stated.
Protests erupt in Embu Town after arrest of MP Gitonga Mukunji pic.twitter.com/KQwfp7suqT
— NTV Kenya (@ntvkenya) July 8, 2025
According to the authorities, 567 people were arrested during the Saba Saba protests.
At least 11 people had lost their lives, while 63 individuals, both police and civilians, sustained injuries.
“We encourage anyone with information about individuals involved in criminal activities who are still at large to come forward and share that information by reporting to the nearest police station or contact us via our toll-free numbers,” read the statement from the NPS.
MP Mukunji Speaks After Arrest, Claims Gov’t Intimidation Attempts
