Police freed four filmmakers arrested Friday without filing charges against them. Nicholas Gichuki, Brian Adagala, Mark Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae left custody on free bond, but police kept their devices, according to their lawyers.
LSK lawyer Ian Mutiso said no cash bail was needed thanks to help from the Defenders Coalition and Vocal Africa. He contacted regional commanders after the filmmakers were taken from their Karen studio. The Pangani Police DCIO told Mutiso the arrests came from DCI headquarters rather than local authorities.
The filmmakers spent time at both Muthaiga and Pangani stations. Activist Boniface Mwangi reported that police took equipment and hard drives during the raid. Sources say detectives had been following the group about their connection to a BBC documentary.
The BBC Africa Eye film claimed Kenyan security forces fired live bullets at protesters during June 2024 demonstrations. Public Prosecutor Mulele Ingonga has asked the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate these claims. Ingonga said the documentary raised concerns about the force used against protesters.
Legal experts want a broader investigation because military personnel might have been involved. The prosecutor emphasized that this matter impacts democratic values and requires a fair investigation.
LSK lawyer Ian Mutiso said no cash bail was needed thanks to help from the Defenders Coalition and Vocal Africa. He contacted regional commanders after the filmmakers were taken from their Karen studio. The Pangani Police DCIO told Mutiso the arrests came from DCI headquarters rather than local authorities.
The filmmakers spent time at both Muthaiga and Pangani stations. Activist Boniface Mwangi reported that police took equipment and hard drives during the raid. Sources say detectives had been following the group about their connection to a BBC documentary.
The BBC Africa Eye film claimed Kenyan security forces fired live bullets at protesters during June 2024 demonstrations. Public Prosecutor Mulele Ingonga has asked the Independent Policing Oversight Authority to investigate these claims. Ingonga said the documentary raised concerns about the force used against protesters.
Legal experts want a broader investigation because military personnel might have been involved. The prosecutor emphasized that this matter impacts democratic values and requires a fair investigation.
