Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia leaves Kamukunji Police Station on August 4, 2026./HANDOUT
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia leaves Kamukunji Police Station on August 4, 2026./HANDOUTMukurweini MP John Kaguchia on Tuesday left Kamukunji Police Station after spending the night in custody and is being taken to the Milimani Law Courts, where he is expected to face legal proceedings.
The legislator confirmed his departure in a brief message posted on Tuesday morning, saying: "Finally! Left Kamukunji Police Station headed to Milimani Law Court."
His transfer marks the next stage of the case after hours in police custody.
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia was also present alongside other supporters as Kaguchia departed the station.
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia leaves Kamukunji Police Station on August 4, 2026./HANDOUT
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia leaves Kamukunji Police Station on August 4, 2026./HANDOUT
His appearance at Milimani came a day after the High Court in Kiambu ordered his release from police custody upon payment of a Sh100,000 police cash bail. In orders issued on Monday, Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi directed that Kaguchia be released immediately after depositing the cash bail as his application proceeded before the court.
“The applicant shall be released forthwith from police custody upon deposit of police cash bail in the sum of Sh100,000,” the court order stated.
A separate set of orders have since been issued by Justice Gregory Mutai which also addressed Kaguchia’s detention and access to legal representation. The orders were issued in a case filed by Kaguchia against the Directorate of Criminal Investigations’ Bondo office.
Justice Mutai certified as urgent a Notice of Motion dated August 3 and admitted it for hearing during the court recess.
“THAT pending inter partes hearing of the said Motion, an order is hereby issued compelling the Respondents to immediately produce and arraign the Petitioner (Kaguchia) before the nearest court of competent jurisdiction within the time prescribed by Article 49(1)(f) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010,” the judge directed.
The court also ordered that his lawyers be granted unimpeded access to and communication with him at any time or stage of his arrest and detention. The judge further ordered that Kaguchia be admitted to a personal bond of Sh500,000 pending the inter partes hearing.
In addition, the court issued an order restraining the respondents from subjecting Kaguchia to torture, cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or violating his rights under Articles 28, 29, 49 and 51 of the Constitution.
The petition will be mentioned on August 18, 2026, to ascertain compliance with the orders and for further directions. The developments followed a night in custody for the Mukurwe-ini legislator.
Kaguchia remained defiant on Tuesday morning as he took to social media to greet Kenyans, saying his detention had strengthened his resolve to fight for justice and would not deter him from his political activities.
“Good morning! A night in the police cell has only strengthened our resolve and commitment to justice,” Kaguchia said. “Today, we soldier on!”
The MP was arrested on Monday and initially taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters before being transferred to Kamukunji Police Station, where he spent the night.
His legal team said it had not been formally informed of the specific reasons for his arrest. The lawyers also raised concerns over the confiscation of Kaguchia’s phone and what they described as restrictions on access to him after his arrest.
Authorities had not publicly announced the charges Kaguchia could face by Tuesday morning.
The legislator had spent Monday night at the Royal Media Services premises after appearing for a television interview. He reportedly remained at the media house amid fears that detectives were waiting to arrest him over remarks he allegedly made while discussing political matters.
His arrest has since triggered a political reaction, with several leaders accusing the government of applying the law selectively.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also weighed in on the matter, saying Kaguchia's arrest would only increase his political standing and turn him into a political hero.
Gachagua later said the High Court had ordered the immediate release of Kaguchia from police custody upon payment of a police cash bail of Sh100,000.
In a statement, Gachagua claimed that officers at Kamukunji Police Station were being misled into ignoring the court order despite it having already been served.
He urged the officers to comply with the court's directive, warning that they could be held personally liable for contempt of court if they continued to detain the MP.
