DCI Confirms Arrest of Bunge La Mwananchi Member Who Threatened Ruto
According to the DCI, Kawala was arrested on Tuesday, May 26 and was not abducted as opposition leaders had alleged...
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Bunge la Mwananchi leader Evans Kawala, 33, has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly making inflammatory public utterances against President William Ruto.
- Arrest confirmed by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) on Wednesday, May 27.
- Accused of making remarks deemed "highly inciteful" and a threat to "public cohesion and national stability."
- The arrest on Tuesday evening has been confirmed by the DCI, refuting claims of abduction.
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DCI Arrests Bunge La Mwananchi Leader Who Threatened Ruto - May 2026
Bunge la Mwananchi leader Evans Kawala, 33, has been arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly making inflammatory public utterances against President William Ruto. This arrest follows reports that Kawala was allegedly abducted on Tuesday evening, May 26, prompting concern from supporters and observers. The incidents highlight ongoing tensions between civil society leaders and the administration, with the DCI taking action against what they characterize as threatening speech.
