Standoff at Royal Media as Gachagua Ally Claims Armed Men Want to Arrest Him
Motorists reported an unusual security operation outside a major media house in Nairobi before an outspoken lawmaker made explosive claims about an alleged arrest attempt...
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Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia claimed on Monday, August 3, 2026, that over 40 heavily armed, masked men surrounded Royal Media Services (RMS) headquarters in Nairobi in an attempt to arrest him after he appeared on a live show.
- 40 hooded and masked armed men allegedly surrounded the RMS offices.
- Key person involved: MP John Kaguchia.
- The men were reportedly not in police uniform and used spike strips to block the road.
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Mukurwe-ini MP Arrested After Overnight Standoff at Royal Media - August 2026
Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday morning after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he claimed over 40 heavily armed, masked men surrounded the premises to apprehend him after he appeared on a live show. The MP was later held at Kamukunji Police Station following his arrest after reporting he was being followed by un-uniformed individuals. Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua strongly condemned the arrest, accusing the Ruto administration of using the justice system for political persecution. Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka also condemned the arrest, alleging selective justice by the government. Residents of Gikondi, Mukurwe-ini Constituency, protested the arrest, demanding unconditional release and dropping of all charges. The High Court subsequently ordered the immediate release of the MP from police custody.
