Khalwale's Security Withdrawn, Reveals Plot to Arrest Him
His claims come hours after Governor George Natembeya raised similar concerns, accusing the government of allegedly withdrawing his security...
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale claims his security detail has been withdrawn and alleges a plot to arrest him ahead of tomorrow's by-elections. He links this action to his strong stance against certain senior government officials.
- Khalwale stated his security was "pulled without any warning or explanation" on Wednesday, November 26.
- He challenged police to come to his home, stating, "I have been arrested, teargassed and shot at for so many years."
- Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya raised similar concerns earlier on Wednesday, alleging his security was withdrawn around 12 am amid his criticism of President William Ruto's administration.
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