Roysambu Member of County Assembly (MCA) Sospeter Githahu Mumbi, former Mathare North MCA Jared Okoth Okode, and businessman John Muchiri Nyambura were arraigned before Makadara Law Courts on charges of allegedly causing obstruction. The three are accused of mobilizing members of the public to block a road during a protest against demolitions in the Marurui area of Nairobi.
According to court documents, the incident occurred on April 30, 2026, when the accused led a group of protesters to demonstrate against the demolition of structures in Marurui. The protest allegedly resulted in the obstruction of a public road, disrupting traffic and causing inconvenience to motorists and pedestrians.
The accused were released on bail of Ksh 100,000 each, with the court ordering them to appear for a mention of the case on May 20, 2026. The prosecution opposed bail, citing the seriousness of the offense and the potential for the accused to interfere with witnesses, but the court granted bail with strict conditions.
The demolitions in Marurui have been a contentious issue, with residents and local leaders claiming that the exercise was carried out without proper notice or compensation. The Nairobi County Government has defended the demolitions, stating that they were aimed at clearing illegal structures on riparian reserves and public land.
The case has drawn attention to the ongoing tensions between residents and authorities over land use and property rights in Nairobi. The accused have denied the charges, and the case is set to proceed with further hearings scheduled for June 2026.
