In a dramatic scene at Milimani Courts, Ndegwa Njiru, one of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s lawyers, became visibly emotional during a legal tussle, where he felt targeted by fellow lawyers.
Njiru, who had recently joined Gachagua’s legal team despite his previous criticisms of the Deputy President, expressed his frustration by exclaiming, “Stop bullying me!”
This outburst occurred as he faced intense pressure from the opposing legal team, leading to a tense moment in the courtroom.
Njiru’s transition from a vocal critic of Gachagua to part of his defense team had already raised eyebrows, and this courtroom drama only intensified the attention on his role.
Known for his sharp legal mind and involvement in high-profile cases, including those related to political figures like Ferdinand Waititu and Kalonzo Musyoka, Njiru’s emotional response showed the mounting stress of navigating such a charged political-legal environment.
The incident at Milimani underscored the fierce nature of political legal battles in Kenya, especially around high-stakes cases like Gachagua’s impeachment proceedings.
Njiru’s plea for civility amid the aggressive exchanges reflects the pressure and complexities involved in representing prominent political figures in such cases.
