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Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru's Arrest and Release: A Case of Disputed Allegations

On Wednesday, July 8, 2026, Kenyan lawyer Ndegwa Njiru was arrested on the Thika Super Highway, leading to allegations of driving under the influence of alcohol and obstruction. Njiru vehemently denied these accusations, claiming he has never consumed alcohol in his life and that his vehicle had broken down ¹²³. He was subsequently held at Milimani Law Courts cells before being released on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) declined to approve the charges against him ⁴⁸.

The Arrest and Initial Allegations

According to reports, DCI officers from Kasarani police station arrested Ndegwa Njiru after his vehicle experienced a breakdown on the Thika Superhighway ². Police initially alleged that Njiru was driving under the influence of alcohol ¹³. However, Njiru strongly refuted these claims, stating that he has never consumed alcohol ¹. He also accused the police of demanding a KSh 20,000 bribe ².

Detention and Legal Representation

Following his arrest, Njiru was detained at the Milimani Law Courts cells, awaiting arraignment ²⁵⁸. His legal team, which included his younger brother Charles Mwangi, Senior Counsel Kibe Mungai, and advocates Nelson Havi, Vincent Lempaa, and Jairus Gichigo, was present at the Milimani Law Courts to represent him ⁹¹⁰.

Release and ODPP's Decision

Njiru was released on Thursday, July 9, 2026, after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) declined to sanction the charges against him ⁴⁸⁹. The ODPP's decision meant that the alleged traffic-related charge could not proceed in court ⁴⁹. Njiru stated that the police had sought to charge him with obstruction, but the case could not move forward due to the ODPP's refusal to approve the charge ⁹. This development led to his release from custody ⁸.