Kenyan authorities have recovered firearms stolen from the Dagoretti police station during protests on June 25, including two AK-47 rifles and a pistol. One individual was arrested in connection with the recovery of the stolen AK-47 in Kabete. Following the protests, multiple arrests were made, with several suspects arraigned on terrorism-related charges, including an MP and others linked to attacks on police stations such as Makongeni and Mawego. Some detainees have been released on bail ranging from KSh 5,000 to KSh 50,000 or bonds up to KSh 200,000. The High Court in Nairobi has also ruled against police erecting road barricades without prior notice. Meanwhile, political tensions are rising ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections, with reports of efforts to consolidate support in the Mt Kenya region under Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's new party, the Democratic Change Party (DCP). Boniface Mwangi, a prominent activist, was arrested at his home in Lukenya, Machakos, on allegations of terror facilitation related to the June 25 protests, with police recovering two unused tear gas canisters. Naivasha MP Kihara has accused the state of targeting Gachagua's allies with fabricated charges. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is reportedly playing a discreet role in shaping the political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.
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Boniface Mwangi arrest: DCI say Mwangi arrested over terror facilitation Police say they recovered 2 unused tear gas canisters Mwangi was arrested at Lukenya home in Machakos #CitizenWeekend https://t.co/iQU5bGFiIB
Naivasha MP Kihara accuses state of targeting Gachagua allies with fabricated charges https://t.co/92drCBhxQt