Siaya Governor James Orengo alleges arbitrary arrests of his bodyguard and eight staff members by police ahead of President William Ruto's visit to Siaya on Sunday, March 8.

• Governor Orengo's bodyguard was reportedly detained at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations Headquarters in Nairobi.
• Eight other staff members, including his communications officer, are being held in various police stations in Siaya County.
• The Governor claims the arrests are politically motivated and linked to the upcoming presidential visit for a homecoming ceremony.