Ezekiel Kyama, alias 'Mr Speaker Sir' Freed on Bond After 2024 Parliament Unlawful Entry Charges
By John Muia
The popular Gen Z protestor, Ezekiel Kyama Nzyoki who is also a Kenyatta University student appeared in a court June 29, 2026 before Principal Magistrate Carolyne Nyaguthii Mugo at Milimani Law Courts to face charges linked to the June 25, 2024 breach of Parliament.
The cause of the case
In June 2024 during the anti-finance bill protests, some protesters entered the parliament and destroyed property. Kyama is alleged to be among that group. In TikTok, Kyama's clip 'Mr Speaker Sir' went viral during that time. Gen Zs seemed to support him for being in the first line to fight for their rights.
According to reports, the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), has since been searching for the group that illegally entered the Parliament.
Kyama resurfaced in a public interview
For the first time, Kyama spoke out publicly in an interview after hiding for 1 year and nine months. In a video interview with Babu Owino recently, he narrated what happened back in 25th June, 2024.
In his statement, the Gen Z protester said that lives of many young Kenyans changed following the killings of their colleagues that day. "The reason for going missing was for the purpose of my safety," he added.
Babu Owino stands with Kyama
While with Kyama in a video interview, the Embakasi East MP, Babu Owino promised to defend Kyama. "To the government, if you have anything to do with Kyama, count me as his advocate," Babu said.
Babu has been supportive to Kenyan activist who are mostly the youths. He was seen defending Kyama in Milimani together with Kyama's lawyers.
Arrest and cash bail
Kyama was arrested at Nairobi Central Business District (CBD) on June 25, 2026, following June 2024 anti-government anniversary protests. The magistrate released him on a Ksh100,000 personal bond
Damages and charges
The Gen Z protester is accused of parliament property damage worth Ksh41,248,570. The prosecutors' allegations on Kyama include damages on ICT equipment, vehicles, television screens and furniture.
He also faces a second count for allegedly entering restricted area of parliament without permission.
What next for the case
The case will proceed to further hearings as the trial continues. If the court finds Kyama guilty of what he has been alleged of, he will either be jailed or fined heavily. The Gen Zs are closely following up on this case.
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