Naivasha MP Jayne Kiara at the Milimani court in Nairobi on July 29, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A


A High Court in Nairobi dismissed on Tuesday an application by Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara that sought to quash criminal charges filed against her by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).

The court ruled that the DPP acted within the law in instituting the charges, paving the way for the MP to face trial.

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Kihara appeared before Magistrate Benmark Ekhubi. She is scheduled to take a plea to charges of alleged inciting remarks made during a rally next Tuesday, August 5.

Several lawmakers allied to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accompanied her to court.

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Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara, with other politicians who included former MP Peter Mwathi in court on July 29, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara with lawyer Ndegwa Njiru (right) and another lawmaker in court on July 29, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A
MP Jayne Kihara gestures when she appeared in court for the hearing of her incitement case/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo with other MPs in court on July 29, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A
Political commentator Nuru Okang'a, Starehe MP Amos Mwago (centre)  and former MP Limuru Peter Mwathi in court on July 29, 2025/EZEKIEL AMING'A