Three filmmakers associated with the controversial BBC Africa Eye documentary ‘Blood Parliament’ have urged a Nairobi court to speed up its directions. Brian Adagala, Mark Denver Karubiu, and Christopher Wamae warned that ongoing delays could expose their case to potential interference from outside agencies, which may undermine the integrity of the judicial process and affect the outcome of their legal battle.
The trio appeared before Milimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina to request that their file return to the magistrate who originally handled the proceedings. Their lawyer, Ian Mutiso, stressed that the matter is highly sensitive, as it directly relates to the deadly June 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests and the events outside Parliament.
“This is a very sensitive matter touching on the events of the June 2024 protests. We urge the court to ensure the file is placed before the original trial magistrate without delay,” Mutiso submitted.
Concerns Over Undue Interference
Mutiso cautioned that prolonged delays might allow investigative agencies to exert undue pressure on the case. He argued that the interest of justice requires the matter to move forward without further stalling.
“We are concerned that continued delays may expose the matter to interference. It is in the interest of justice that the case proceeds without unnecessary delay,” the lawyer told the court.
Authorities first arrested the filmmakers in May 2025 alongside their late colleague, Nick Wambugu. Police detained the group at Muthaiga Police Station shortly after the documentary’s release, which forensic analysis suggested had triggered a wave of state surveillance.
Wambugu, a highly regarded independent filmmaker, sadly passed away in January 2026 after battling a rare blood disorder. His death cast a somber shadow over the proceedings, with the court recently holding a moment of silence to honor his memory.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) still maintains an active inquiry through a miscellaneous application. However, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has yet to bring any formal charges against the remaining three men.
Magistrate Onyina is expected to issue a ruling soon on whether to reassign the file or return it to the previous magistrate.
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