The High Court has acquitted Makadara Member of Parliament, George Aladwa, along with two Members of the Nairobi County Assembly, Peter Imwatok (Makongeni) and Moses Nyangaresi (Kilimani), dismissing the incitement case against them.
The trio had been accused of orchestrating and participating in the Azimio nationwide protests in July 2023, which the State had initially classified as illegal.
As a result of this verdict, the court has ordered the State to refund the Sh100,000 cash bail that had been deposited by the accused.
Bryan Khaemba, the legal representative for the three individuals, confirmed, “The matter has been marked as closed and cash bail to be refunded.”
Prior to this resolution, the leaders, who are affiliated with the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party, had sought anticipatory bail to preempt their arrest in connection with the allegations.
Among the respondents in the case were Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome, Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Amin Mohamed, and Attorney General Justin Muturi.
The Azimio protests, spearheaded by the coalition under the leadership of Raila Odinga, aimed to exert pressure on the government to address critical issues, including the high cost of living.
After nearly two months of street demonstrations, Odinga and President William Ruto opted to come together and prioritize dialogue, leading to the establishment of a National Dialogue Committee.
Currently, the committee is engaged in conducting public hearings on a wide range of issues, with the overarching goal of promoting unity within the country.
