Jomo Kenyatta, the son of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, has taken legal action against the government following an attempted raid at his home in search of guns. Jomo filed a lawsuit at the Milimani Law Courts on Wednesday, July 26, contesting the State's decision to revoke his gun license.

In his defense, Jomo argued that the government's actions did not adhere to the proper legal procedure. He demanded that the court compel the Firearms Licensing Board and the Attorney General to refrain from demanding his license until the appropriate legal process is followed.

Under the Firearms Act, a firearm certificate may only be revoked by a licensing officer for specific reasons, including if the holder is prohibited from possessing a firearm, deemed of unsound mind or intemperate habits, or fails to comply with a notice to surrender the certificate.

In court filings, Jomo indicated that his license is valid until April 27, 2024. The police had conducted a raid at his residence in Karen on July 21, claiming that 28 weapons had been obtained illegally. The ruling regime accused former President Uhuru Kenyatta of financing anti-government protests led by opposition leader Raila Odinga.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki confirmed the raid, stating that the police wanted to conduct a ballistic examination on the firearms. However, Uhuru Kenyatta denied funding the opposition protests and clarified that his two sons, Jomo and Muhoho, only possessed six guns, contrary to the State's claims.

Jomo's legal action comes as part of his efforts to challenge the government's decision and protect his rights in the ongoing controversy surrounding the alleged illegal possession of firearms.