Dennis Okari Alleges Chilling Plot Behind Nairobi Protest Violence

 Veteran investigative journalist Dennis Okari has come forward with disturbing allegations surrounding the violent disruptions that marred Tuesday’s protests in Nairobi.

Okari claimed that the chaos staged by goons was the result of a well-orchestrated plan designed to discredit the peaceful demonstrations.

Speaking candidly in the situation room, Spice FM, Okari recounted a conversation claiming a source, which revealed the chilling level of organization behind the chaos.

According to the source, several groups had been strategically formed—each assigned specific roles and equipped with particular tools to use during the protest.What scared me the most,” Okari revealed, “was hearing that the plan involved stabbing women in town. The emotional and public response to women being harmed is very different from men. The aim was to draw public outrage.”

He explained that by targeting women, the perpetrators hoped to spark widespread condemnation of the protests.

“They wanted people to start saying, ‘Look what these protests are doing to our women and mothers in the streets.’ The narrative would then shift, painting protesters as criminals and justifying a crackdown or even an outright ban.”

Okari said he had been informed of this plan a week before the protests unfolded. “The strategy was to storm the city, beat people, stab a few—just enough to make headlines.”

What followed on protest day seemed to confirm these fears. The interviewer referenced journalist Manasseh, who was physically assaulted while trying to stop a goon from attacking someone. “She was slapped straight in the eye and came in visibly injured. Another disturbing incident showed a woman attempting to cross the road being chased, beaten, and robbed.”The Daily Nation’s reporting corroborated the claims. On its second page, the paper noted that the violence appeared coordinated. Okari added that goons were recruited from areas such as Congo, Dagoretti North, and Dagoretti South, with estate chairpersons allegedly receiving strict instructions to “deal with the protesters very well.”

He also alleged that boda boda riders were paid KSh 2,000 to transport two armed individuals each into the city. “I was skeptical at first,” Okari admitted, “but I went to town on Tuesday and saw it with my own eyes.”

According to him, groups gathered near City Hall and the University Way area. “Each boda had a rider and two passengers—armed, just like my source said. There were groups carrying whips and others with brand-new weapons that had clearly been bought and distributed on-site. What was even more shocking was that they had police escorts.”

Okari criticized the authorities for their apparent inaction, pointing out that none of the violent individuals were arrested, beaten, or tear-gassed, despite the presence of clear video evidence from multiple sources.“We live in a country of denial,” he lamented. “But the evidence is there. And yet, those who disrupted peaceful protests were treated with impunity.”

Dennis Okari, a respected Kenyan investigative journalist and news anchor, is known for his fearless reporting on issues of national interest, including corruption, security, and political affairs. With over a decade of experience in journalism, Okari has produced award-winning exposés through NTV Kenya’s “NTV Investigates” and is widely regarded for his commitment to truth, ethical reporting, and public accountability.