Nairobi court has charged Ezekiel Kyama Nzoki with malicious damage to property over the destruction of public property at Parliament Buildings during the anti-government protests held on 25 June 2024.

Nzoki appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Caroline Mugoon at the Milimani Law Courts on 29 June 2026, where the prosecution accused him of jointly committing the offence with other individuals who were not before the court.

He denied the charge.
Ezekiel Kyama Nzoki present before senior principal magistrate Caroline Mugoon at Milimani Court // Photos by Leah Mukangai
The accused is alleged to have acted jointly with others not before the court in wilfully and unlawfully damaging property belonging to the Parliamentary Service Commission.
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Following his plea, the court ordered his release on a personal bond of KSh100,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.

Details of the charge

According to the charge sheet presented in court, the prosecution alleges that Nzoki, together with others, maliciously destroyed property belonging to the
Babu Owino representing Ezekiel in Milimani court // Leah Mukangai

Parliamentary Service Commission during the unrest that saw demonstrators breach sections of Parliament Buildings.

The alleged damage includes:
  • Building works
  • Perimeter fence
  • Mausoleum flag post
  • Furniture
  • ICT equipment
  • Television screens
  • Kitchenware
  • Electrical installations
  • Motor vehicles
  • Other property listed in an attached inventory
The prosecution estimates the total value of the damaged property at KSh41,248,570.
Court documents state that the damaged property is valued at more than KSh41.2 million.

Back to June 2024 protests

The charges stem from the nationwide anti-government demonstrations that took place on 25 June 2024, when thousands of protesters gathered in Nairobi and other towns to oppose the proposed Finance Bill.

Ezekiel Kyama Nzoki present before senior principal magistrate Caroline Mugoon at Milimani Court // Photos by Leah Mukangai
The demonstrations escalated dramatically after protesters gained access to sections of the Parliament precincts. During the unrest, parts of the Parliament complex were vandalised, while several buildings and facilities sustained significant damage.

The protests also resulted in injuries, arrests and multiple investigations by law enforcement agencies.
Authorities subsequently launched investigations to identify individuals suspected of participating in the destruction of public property and other offences committed during the demonstrations.

Court proceedings

During Monday's proceedings, the prosecution formally presented the charge before the court.

Ezekiel Kyama Nzoki present before senior principal magistrate Caroline Mugoon at Milimani Court// Photos by Leah Mukangai
Nzoki pleaded not guilty, paving the way for the matter to proceed to a full hearing.

The court granted him a personal bond of KSh100,000, allowing him to remain out of custody while awaiting future court appearances.

No additional orders relating to witnesses or evidence were issued during the brief mention.
The accused was released on a personal bond pending the hearing of the case.

Case to proceed to hearing

The prosecution is expected to present evidence in support of its case during the hearing, while the defence will have an opportunity to challenge the allegations.

As with all criminal proceedings, Ezekiel Kyama Nzoki is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. The case will continue before the Milimani Law Courts on dates to be set by the court.