A group of activists from the Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi movement scaled the fence of the Milimani Law Courts on Monday, after being denied entry to attend the court session for three of their fellow activists who were arrested following the June 25 protests.
In a video shared with Newshub.co.ke, the activists were seen climbing the sharp-edged court fence while singing a modified version of the gospel song “Amenitendea.” Instead of the original lyrics, they sang “Wametuzoea,” a phrase suggesting they are frequently targeted or taken for granted.
In the message accompanying the video, the group claimed they had been blocked from entering the court compound to show their support for their colleagues.
“Inuka Kenya Ni Sisi is standing firmly with our comrades who were unjustly arrested for simply exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest,” the group said in a statement.
The message continued, “Today, they tried to lock us out of the court to silence us, but they forget—Comrades are for Comrades. We won’t be silenced, and we won’t be shut out. Our presence is a clear reminder that justice cannot be fenced off and civic freedoms cannot be suppressed. We demand fairness, accountability, and the immediate release of all our detained comrades. The fight for justice goes on.”
Later, the group posted that the three activists had still not been presented in court, despite their case being scheduled to start at 9 a.m.
They also reported that renowned lawyer Dr. John Khaminwa had informed them that no official statements had been recorded from the accused. Shortly after that, they were told that the arraignment had been shifted from Milimani to Kibera Law Courts.
However, the sudden change in venue didn’t stop the determined activists. They later posted photos showing their arrival at the Kibera Law Courts, where they hoped to follow the legal proceedings.
On June 28, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) announced the arrests of the three individuals.
According to the DCI, they were accused of using online platforms and communication channels to encourage others to engage in violence, looting, and property destruction during the recent protests.
The trio was reportedly apprehended while traveling on a Mombasa-bound bus at the Konza City area, just a day after the nationwide demonstrations held on June 25.
However, shortly after the news broke, several human rights organisations came forward to defend the three. They argued that the accusations were baseless and that the arrested individuals were respected human rights activists.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) led the way in defending them, stating: “These charges are completely unfounded and reflect a deliberate attempt to twist the truth.”
KHRC went on to explain that the three activists are well-known across the region for their use of art and music in promoting social movements.
They are also widely respected for their continuous support for marginalized communities and commitment to justice and human rights.
Despite the serious charges they may face—including incitement to violence, arson, malicious destruction of property, stealing, and promoting disobedience of the law—the activists and their supporters remain defiant and united in their call for justice.
Their story has sparked debate across the country, with many questioning whether the government is using legal channels to silence peaceful protestors rather than uphold constitutional rights.
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