DCI boss dismisses claims of summoning Gachagua over involvement in June 25 protests
The DCI boss has now dismissed reports of summoning former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his involvement in the June 25 protests.
While addressing the media at the DCI headquarters during a briefing on the events of June 25, Amin denied DCI summoning Gachagua.
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He went on to state that Gachagua does not enjoy any immunity from prosecution, and should he be found guilty of participating in any criminal activity during the protests, he will be arrested and charged.
Amin emphasised that Gachagua is not above the law and is subject to the laws of the land like any other Kenyan. He further stated in strong terms that if investigations by the DCI reveal that Gachagua was involved in any form of criminality, appropriate action will be taken against him.
“It is not true that we have summoned Rigathi Gachagua, but I would like to point out very clearly that Rigathi Gachagua does not enjoy any immunity against prosecution; he is subject to the laws of the land. If in our investigations he is found to have been involved in any criminal activity, perpetrated any criminal activity, or aided or abetted any criminal activity, then appropriate action will be taken against Rigathi Gachagua.” Amin said.
His statement, Gen Z protests
In the same presser, Amin also acknowledged that while a section of demonstrators came out to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights, a coordinated group with criminal intent infiltrated the protests.
“Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohammed Amin has issued a firm statement linking the June 25 Gen Z protests to organised criminal activities. In a press briefing, Amin acknowledged that while a section of demonstrators came out to peacefully exercise their constitutional rights, a coordinated group with criminal intent infiltrated the protests.” The DCI boss stated
According to Amin, intelligence reports and arrest records show that these individuals had specific instructions to attack government institutions and security installations.
He further revealed that some of the suspects were transported in unmarked vehicles from areas now under investigation by security agencies.
The DCI chief confirmed that several firearms and pieces of police gear were stolen during the chaos. Alarmingly, some of these stolen weapons were used in violent robberies the following night around Naivasha Police Station.
Amin expressed sorrow over the deaths that occurred during the protests and sent condolences to the affected families. He also noted that at least 11 police officers were seriously injured—some critically—while trying to protect property and peaceful demonstrators.
The DCI has vowed to intensify investigations and bring those behind the attacks to justice.
