Gatundu South MP condemns selective arrests, warns of political fallout
‎‎Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe, an ally of President William Ruto, has broken ranks with the Kenya Kwanza government over what he termed selective arrests...
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Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has condemned what he calls "selective arrests" of political opponents by the government, warning of potential political fallout.
- Kagombe criticized the Kenya Kwanza government's use of security agencies to "harass political opponents," citing the recent detention of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia.
- He called for uniform application of the law, stating, "If we are serious about dealing with inflammatory utterances, then everyone should be treated equally."
- The MP warned that such actions could cost the government votes in future elections and misadvised the President.
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