Kamiti warder in Gen Z protests Jackson Kuria arrested by DCI

Jackson Kuria, a prison warder at Kamiti Maximum Security Prison, who took part in last year’s Gen Z protests over punitive taxes, has been arrested.
Posting on his X account, Kuria, who goes by the alias Cop Shakur, confirmed his arrest by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers, who tracked him to Kamiti.
“I have been arrested by DCi officers in Kamiti. #AlutaContinua,” he posted before revealing they were headed to DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road.
Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi revealed that Kuria had left his phone at home yesterday, and the police showed up there but did not find him.
“This morning DCI tracked him after he got back his phone, and switched it on. He hasn’t been told the reason for his arrest or where they will take him.”
Kuria came to prominence when a photo of him carrying a placard to protest increased taxes went viral on social media.
He was immediately interdicted by later got back his job.
Last month, he was honoured during the during the 9th Human Rights Defenders Awards held at the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi for his bravery by Defenders Coalition, a lobby working to secure the welfare, safety and mental wellness of human rights defenders.
My conviction to protest was fueled by the high cost of living in the country and the bill, which was going to make things worse for us. Many of us cops suffer in silence because of our welfare,” he told a local daily after the ceremony.
“We are all citizens of Kenya. Everything that affects you, affects me. Taxes affect me. When people are shot, my brother can be shot on the street,” he said.
He recently revealed he has been receiving death threats after reportedly sharing the Kasongo Cartoons, AI generated images and planning to protest to State House.