Kindiki slams fundraiser for arrested protesters, questions motives
By William Muthama, July 19, 2025Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has criticised opposition politicians and activists behind a fundraising campaign aimed at securing bail for Gen-Z protesters arrested during the recent anti-government demonstrations on June 25 and July 7, 2025.
Taking to social media, on Saturday, July 19, 2025, through his Facebook account, Kindiki cast doubt on the integrity of the initiative, warning that it may be politically driven and lacking in transparency.
Without naming individuals, he appeared to accuse the organisers of raising money to free “looters” who, he implied, were part of a paid scheme to cause unrest.
“You are organising for defence lawyers and fundraising to bail out looters hired by someone else? Next time, take a moment to think through your lies,” the Deputy President posted, hinting at a broader scheme by opposition forces to shield perpetrators of the protests.
LSK distances itself
Kindiki’s remarks came shortly after the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) issued a public warning, alerting Kenyans to beware of con artists using the protest arrests as a way to solicit donations.
In its statement, the LSK clarified that it is not running or endorsing any fundraising effort.
“Please note that the said fundraising drive is not being conducted and/or endorsed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) National Office,” read the advisory.
Youth still detained
In her earlier statement, Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina had defended her initiative, stating that many of the young people arrested remain in remand due to a lack of resources to post bail.
She noted that a till number had been shared publicly to receive donations from both local and diaspora supporters.
“Hello everyone, in regard to the cash-bail for all Gen-Zs held in our maximum-security prisons because they come from underprivileged families, we are ONLY raising funds through a till number,” Maina wrote.
Dozens of Gen-Z protesters are reportedly still in custody nearly two weeks after the Saba Saba demonstrations, as human rights groups call for their immediate release and an end to arbitrary detentions