Court Releases 200 Protests Detainees On Sh1,000 Bail
Siaya Governor James Orengo has praised a court ruling that allowed more than 200 persons arrested during the Gen Z memorial marches on June 25 to be released on cash bail.
Orengo remarked that the decision confirmed the judiciary’s responsibility in upholding fundamental rights.
In a statement released on Friday, Orengo was joined by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo, and a team of advocates at the Milimani Law Courts.
They gained the unconditional release of a mother and her seven-month-old baby, as well as Shh1,000 cash bail for over 200 youngsters.
He added: “Today, alongside Hon. Babu Owino, LSK President Faith Odhiambo, and a dedicated legal team, we successfully secured the unconditional release of a mother and her 7-month-old baby, alongside a Sh 1,000 cash bail for over 200 youths.”
Justice has spoken.
Today, alongside Hon. Babu Owino, LSK President Faith Odhiambo, and a dedicated legal team, we successfully secured the unconditional release of a mother and her 7 month old baby, alongside a Ksh 1,000 cash bail for over 200 youths.
We commend the courts… pic.twitter.com/bx2n9aNGiI— James Orengo (@orengo_james) June 26, 2026
“Justice has spoken,” Orengo said.
The governor praised the judiciary for its “commitment to justice.”
“We commend the courts for upholding fair judgment and firmly refusing to be weaponised…,” Orengo said.
He added that the ruling demonstrated that “the law must remain a shield for the innocent, not a sword for the current regime’s oppression.”
Orengo also maintained that “Criminalising protest has no place in our constitutional democracy,” adding that, “We remain vigilant and unbowed.”
His remarks came after he appeared at the Milimani Law Courts alongside Owino, former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko and Odhiambo to support people arrested during the June 25 memorial demonstrations as they awaited arraignment.
We attended court for the arraignment of hundreds of Kenyans who were arrested during yesterday’s demonstrations in Nairobi. We secured the release of more than 200 youth charged with obstruction of motor vehicles on cash bail of a Kshs. 1000, and the unconditional release of a… pic.twitter.com/YUxTIrA2HA— Faith Odhiambo (@FaithOdhiambo8) June 26, 2026
Earlier on Friday, Odhiambo said she and other advocates had visited Central Police Station after receiving information that dozens of demonstrators were being held there.
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She said the legal team pushed for the suspects to be presented before the court without undue delay in line with their constitutional right to a fair trial.
According to Odhiambo, advocates had also been assembled to represent the suspects on a pro bono basis, while lawyers near Kibra and Makadara Law Courts were asked to remain on standby in case additional suspects were presented before those courts.
The arrests followed nationwide memorial processions organised by Gen Z activists and civil society groups to commemorate those who died during the June 25, 2024, anti-government protests.
Ahead of the demonstrations, Owino had pledged to provide legal representation to any protesters who might be arrested.
The Law Society of Kenya and other human rights organisations have also maintained that people arrested during demonstrations are entitled to constitutional safeguards.
These include prompt arraignment before a court, access to legal representation and due process.
Court Releases 200 Protests Detainees On Sh1,000 Bail
