August 5, 2025 | Kiambu Law Courts
What was expected to be a defining day in the long-standing arson case against Kikuyu MP aspirant Surveyor Stephen Kigathi Kionywe turned into yet another moment of frustration for his supporters and legal team after the court hearing was once again postponed—this time to August 26, 2025.
Kigathi, who is accused of orchestrating the burning of MP Kimani Ichung’wah’s office during the June 2024 Finance Bill protests, made his court appearance earlier today amid heightened political temperatures and massive public interest.
Supporters Paint Kiambu Town in DCP Colors
Thousands of Kigathi’s supporters descended on the Kiambu Law Courts, donning Democratic Change Party (DCP) colors and chanting pro-Kigathi slogans. The energetic crowd brought drums, placards, and songs of praise for their preferred candidate—creating a festival-like atmosphere that overwhelmed court security. Access to the courtroom became nearly impossible as crowds surged around the premises, demanding justice and chanting “Free Kigathi! Justice Now!”
Many in attendance labeled the case as “purely political,” accusing state institutions of being manipulated to frustrate rising political opponents ahead of the 2027 elections.
Another Delay, More Disappointment
To the crowd’s dismay, the presiding judge announced that the hearing would not proceed as scheduled, citing official commitments that made it impossible to continue with the matter today. The court pushed the hearing to August 26, the latest in a series of delays that have characterized the case since its inception.
Wakili Ndegwa Njiru, one of Kigathi’s lead counsels, expressed disappointment over the postponement, calling it “an unfortunate setback, we are just victims of circumstances.”
“We are victims of a system that is increasingly weaponising justice,” Njiru stated. “But we remain ready to argue our case and will return on the 26th fully prepared.”
Njiru also took a swipe at unnamed elected leaders for allegedly using the courts to weaken their political challengers, warning that “Kenya’s democracy must never be sacrificed at the altar of political gamesmanship.”
Kigathi: “Come 2027, Nothing Will Stop Me”
Speaking outside the court, Surveyor Kigathi Kionywe remained defiant.
“This is not justice, this is persecution. But no matter how many times they postpone this case, we are not backing down. We are ready and we know the truth is on our side,” he said.
Kigathi also addressed his main rival, Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, accusing him of hiding behind the case to avoid a fair political contest.
“Let him prepare for 2027—I will be on the ballot, and this time, nothing will stop us,” Kigathi declared, to wild cheers from his supporters.
As his convoy left the court under tight security, chants of “Kigathi the Liberator” and “Kikuyu Deserves Better” echoed through Kiambu Town.
What Next?
The spotlight now shifts to August 26, a date that could either mark a turning point in Kigathi’s political journey or add to the frustrations of his campaign machinery. With public support clearly visible and pressure mounting on the justice system to deliver a fair and timely trial, the case continues to be one of the most politically charged legal battles in recent Kikuyu constituency history.
For now, Surveyor Kigathi Kionywe remains a man on a mission—undeterred by court delays and buoyed by the ever-growing wave of public support.
Stay tuned to Kiambu Daily News for exclusive coverage and updates leading up to the August 26 court proceedings.
