NAIROBI, Kenya – Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin has issued a firm warning to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, saying he will face prosecution if found culpable in the violence that marred the June 25 anti-government protests.
Speaking during a press briefing on Monday, June 30, Amin emphasized that Gachagua, now leader of the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), does not enjoy any legal immunity and will be treated like any other Kenyan under the law.
“Rigathi Gachagua does not enjoy any immunity against prosecution. He is subject to the laws of the land,” Amin stated. “If in our investigations he is found to have been involved in criminal activity, then action will be taken.”
His remarks come amid growing speculation over Gachagua’s alleged links to the unrest that rocked several towns across the country, particularly Nairobi, where widespread looting, destruction of property, and attacks on police stations were reported.
According to Amin, preliminary investigations suggest the violence was not random but premeditated and well-coordinated.
“Our investigations have uncovered disturbing incidents. There has been destruction of critical government infrastructure. Several firearms and police equipment were stolen—and some have already been used in violent robberies,” he said.
“These actions were not spontaneous. They were orchestrated. We are actively pursuing the mobilisers and financiers, and they will be brought to justice.”
DCI Mohammed Amin: It is not true that we have summoned Rigathi Gachagua. 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
The DCI urged victims of looting and vandalism to report and assist with investigations.
As of June 30, 485 individuals had been arrested in connection with the unrest.
Of these, 448 have been charged in court while 37 remain in custody as investigations continue.
Gachagua, who broke his silence a day after the protests, accused the government of staging a coordinated campaign to suppress demonstrators.
He alleged that police intentionally blocked access routes to trap protesters in the city centre while looters ransacked targeted businesses.
“These were not random acts. There was a well-orchestrated effort to paralyse the protesters and then discredit them through violence and looting,” Gachagua said during a Thursday press briefing.
DCI Mohammed Amin: While some youthful protesters joined the demonstrations in good faith, some individuals, tragically, even some who had marched peacefully, later turned on fellow Kenyans. They engaged in sexual violence, theft and broke into homes and businesses. Such acts not
The government has maintained that rogue elements hijacked the protests and turned them violent, prompting a swift crackdown.
But critics, including human rights groups and opposition leaders, have pointed fingers at the state for deploying excessive force, leading to injuries and deaths.
The June 25 protests—organised largely by Gen Z activists and youth-led civil movements. While the protests began peacefully, they ended in violent confrontations in major towns.
The DCI has vowed to hold accountable not just the perpetrators on the ground, but also those believed to have coordinated the violence behind the scenes.
