Kuresoi North Member of Parliament Alfred Mutai is set to appear in court following violent clashes that resulted in five injuries and property damage. The legislator surrendered to police and was detained pending arraignment.

• Five people were injured, including three with gunshot wounds.
• The violence occurred during a Youth Empowerment Meeting in Kuresoi North.
• 56 suspects were initially arrested, with **12** later presented in court.

Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has been detained at Nakuru Central Police Station following his surrender to detectives investigating violent clashes that occurred last week.

• The legislator surrendered after being named the prime suspect by the National Police Service.
• The chaos during a youth empowerment programme left three people with gunshot injuries and a bus set ablaze.
• MP Mutai reportedly protested his detention conditions, demanding accommodation separate from other suspects.

Twelve suspects have been charged with arson, assault, and malicious damage to property following last week's incident in Kuresoi North.

• Twelve suspects were presented before the Nakuru Criminal Court.
• The incident occurred on June 19, 2026.
• Each suspect was released on a bond of Sh50,000 or a cash bail of Sh20,000, and must report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) offices in Kuresoi North every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.