Kenya High Court Grants Bail to Hon. John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia, Sets September Hearing

The High Court of Kenya sitting in Kiambu County has ordered the release of Hon. John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia on police cash bail of KSh 100,000 pending the hearing of his application.

According to the court order dated 3 August 2026, the case is titled:

Hon. John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia vs Inspector General of Police, Director of Public Prosecutions and Others

The matter was heard before Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi following an urgent Notice of Motion filed by the applicant.

Key Orders of the Court

The court directed that:

The applicant must immediately serve the application on the respondents.

The respondents have 14 days after service to file and serve their responses.

The applicant may file and serve a further affidavit within 14 days, if necessary.

The court granted the prayers sought in paragraphs 2, 3 and 5 of the application.

The applicant is to be released from police custody upon depositing a police cash bail of KSh 100,000.

The application will be heard virtually on 16 September 2026.

The order was signed by Hon. Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi and bears the official Judiciary of Kenya authentication details.

Southern Report will continue to monitor the proceedings and provide updates as the case progresses toward its scheduled hearing in September.

Source: High Court of Kenya, Kiambu County Court Order dated 3 August 2026.