Former Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has addressed his recent arrest during the countrywide saba saba protests last week on Friday.
Speaking during an interview on Monday, July 10, Muriithi disclosed that he asked the police officer who arrested him the offence he had committed but she could not answer.
"I asked the OCPD who was arresting me to explain the offence I had committed but she could not answer because I had not committed any offence," he stated.
The former Governor alleged that the government is using police officers to intimidate and harass Kenyans which is contrary to the constitution.
"The State is trying to misuse the Police Service to harass and intimidate Kenyans contrary to the constitution. Many police officers can privately tell you they believe they are being given illegal orders," Muriithi said.
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The former Governor argued that the police is no special breed and they're feeling the impact of the high cost of living just like many Kenyans due to the doubling of VAT from 8% to 16%.
"The police officer has no special bread that is cheaper. They also don't have a special matatu that is cheaper," he stated.
A number of protestors were arrested during the saba saba demos on Friday. Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga was among those teargassed on Saturday while demanding the release of activists arrested at Central Police Station.
In an update by Boniface Mwangi, all the activists arrested were released on a free bond on Sunday.
"All the young activists arrested on Friday in Nairobi at the #SabaSabaMarchForOurLives protests have been released. They hadn’t committed a crime. They were simply carrying placards. The police have given them free bond. Thank you to everyone who demanded for their release," Mr. Mwangi tweeted.
