A Nairobi-based journalist has moved to court seeking protection from arrest after being named by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations in connection with the alleged staged disappearance of Raphael Tuju.
Highlights:
- Journalist seeks anticipatory bail at the High Court
- DCI named her as a person of interest in Tuju case
- She denies any involvement, cites professional duty
- Fears arrest, harassment, and reputational damage
- Raises concerns over media freedom and due process
Main Story:
Legal Move for Protection
Journalist Zipporah Wambui has filed an urgent application at the High Court seeking anticipatory bail and protection from arrest.
In her filing at the Milimani Law Courts, she argues that being publicly named by investigators has placed her safety, liberty, and career at risk.
Named in High-Profile Investigation
The case stems from investigations into what authorities have described as a staged disappearance involving former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju.
The DCI publicly identified Wambui alongside three other individuals as persons of interest, a move she strongly contests.
Journalist Denies Any Links
Through her lawyer Danstan Omari, Wambui maintains she has no connection to the alleged incident and does not know the other individuals mentioned.
She told the court that she only learned of the matter through media reports and was simply carrying out her duties as a journalist covering a developing story.
Work Misinterpreted as Involvement
Wambui explained that her presence at press briefings in Karen and any interactions with sources were strictly for newsgathering purposes.
She argues that her professional role has been misinterpreted, leading to unjust suspicion.
Fears Over Arrest and Harassment
The journalist says the DCI’s public statement on April 3 triggered fear that she could be arrested or harassed despite committing no offence.
Efforts to seek clarification from investigators, she adds, have not been successful.
Appeal to the Court
Wambui is now asking the court to grant her anticipatory bail of KSh20,000 and to restrain both the DCI and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions from arresting or intimidating her without due process.
She argues that court intervention is necessary to protect her constitutional rights, including freedom of the media and fair treatment under the law.
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