By Erestinah Jane, June 29, 2026
Gen Z protester Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki, popularly known as “Mr. Speaker, sir,” was on Monday arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts over allegations of destroying public property during anti-government demonstrations.
Nzyoki appeared before Milimani Principal Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii Mugo, where he was formally charged with malicious damage to public property contrary to the Penal Code.
The prosecution alleges that the activist participated in acts of vandalism targeting Parliament buildings during the demonstrations, resulting in extensive damage to government infrastructure.
According to the charge sheet presented in court, the destruction of public property is estimated to have caused losses amounting to Ksh41,248,570.
State prosecutors told the court that investigations linked Nzyoki to the incident and that he should answer to the charge as the criminal proceedings commence.
The activist rose to national prominence during the anti-government protests after videos of him repeatedly addressing Parliament using the phrase “Mr. Speaker, sir” went viral on social media, earning him widespread recognition and the nickname by which he is now popularly known.
His court appearance is part of an ongoing crackdown by investigative agencies targeting individuals suspected of participating in the destruction of public infrastructure during recent demonstrations.
The prosecution maintains that those responsible for damaging public property must be held accountable, citing the significant financial burden imposed on taxpayers through the destruction of government facilities.
The defence is expected to respond to the charges as the case proceeds through the judicial process.
The court is scheduled to determine Nzyoki’s bail and bond terms before the matter proceeds to the plea stage and subsequent hearings.
The case forms part of a broader series of prosecutions arising from anti-government demonstrations, with authorities continuing investigations into alleged acts of vandalism, arson and destruction of public infrastructure reported during the protests.
If convicted, Nzyoki could face penalties provided for under the Penal Code for malicious damage to public property, with the outcome of the case likely to attract significant public interest given his prominence during the demonstrations and the high value of the alleged damage.
