Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia arraigned over alleged inciting remarks
Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was on Tuesday arraigned before the Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County...
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Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was on Tuesday arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts over alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County.
- The MP is facing a charge of offensive conduct, with his lawyers mounting a constitutional challenge against the charges, citing violations of his rights.
- Key figures present in solidarity included Nyeri Senator John Methu and Nyeri Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina.
- The defence argued that the charge sheet lacked sufficient detail and that the arrest and subsequent detention violated Kaguchia's constitutional rights, including denial of access to legal counsel and alleged refusal to process police bail of Sh100,000.
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High Court has ordered the release of Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia on Sh100,000 cash bail after he was arrested for alleged inciting remarks made during a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County. Tension remained high at Kamukunji Police Station as opposition leaders and lawyers demanded his release despite the court order. Leaders of the Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) in Nyeri County warned the state against intimidation and called for his immediate release. Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe condemned what he calls "selective arrests" of political opponents by the government, warning of potential political fallout.
