There was drama at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday, 3 June, after several individuals believed to belong to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's team were forcefully taken away by unknown individuals.
Natembeya appeared before the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday for the mention of the KSh 1.4 billion corruption case, accompanied by his team, which included his official communication team and his legal team comprising Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah and Ndegwa Njiru.
Outside the Milimani Law Courts, a scuffle ensued immediately after the mention of the case as men in suits engaged in what appeared to be a physical altercation.
In videos obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, one man, believed to belong to Natembeya's team, can be seen getting bundled into a car as other men tried to block officers from apprehending him.
The scuffle attracted the attention of a crowd, particularly because the apprehended individuals could be heard screaming that they were being forcefully taken away.
It has since emerged that among those who were forcefully picked up was Natembeya's communications director.
Confirming the incident, the governor's lawyer, Paul Wamalwa, staged a solo protest outside the courts as he accused the state of unlawfully persecuting Natembeya's team.
Governor Natembeya is facing three charges, including unlawful acquisition of public property and conflict of interest contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003. He is also accused of indirectly benefiting from public funds.
During Natembeya's hearing, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives requested 16 more days to compile and present documentary evidence related to irregular payments allegedly made by Natembeya.
In a separate incident on Tuesday, authorities also had a hard time containing a group of protestors present at the Milimani Law Courts who were at the grounds in solidarity with activist and software developer Rose Njeri.
Njeri, after spending three days at the Pangani Police Station, was arraigned at the courts after she developed an online tool designed to facilitate objections to the Finance Bill 2025. The activist is facing cybercrime charges.
Among those present to defend the activist were Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and former Chief Justice David Maraga.
