The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has suffered a major setback after the Kajiado Law Courts completely threw out the case against political activist Bob Njagi.
In a decisive ruling, the Principal Magistrate has dropped the heavy state charges and ordered the immediate closure of the case file, handing a significant legal victory to Njagi and his high-profile defense team.
The courtroom victory comes just hours after Siaya Governor James Orengo and Embakasi East MP Babu Owino arrived at the precincts to challenge the state’s move.
The political heavyweights had strongly condemned the arrest from the onset, terming it a politically motivated attempt to suppress democratic rights.
Their presence added significant legal and political weight to the proceedings, setting the stage for a tense showdown with state prosecutors.
Ultimately, the prosecution’s case has crumbled under scrutiny.
The presiding magistrate has ruled that the DCI had fundamentally failed to demonstrate or substantiate any viable case against the activist.
With no solid evidence to justify the severe accusations, the court saw no reason to keep the matter active, bringing an abrupt end to the state’s legal pursuit.
The dismissal is being celebrated by civil society and opposition leaders as a triumph for constitutional freedoms and the rule of law.
For Njagi’s supporters, the ruling serves as a powerful vindication against what they viewed as institutional intimidation.
By shutting down the case entirely, the judiciary sent a clear signal on the necessity of evidence over political pressure, leaving the DCI to regroup after a highly publicized defeat.