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Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara was on Friday granted a personal bond of Ksh50,000 after appearing in court in connection with charges related to incitement.

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara was on Friday, July 18, granted a personal bond of Ksh50,000 after appearing in court in connection with charges related to incitement. 

The MP did not enter a plea, as the court has yet to rule on whether the charges filed against her are legally valid.

The case is scheduled for mention on Tuesday, July 29, when the court will deliver its decision on whether the charges meet the required legal standard. 

Kihara was arrested on Thursday, July 17, by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

According to media reports, the lawmaker was arrested after she failed to respond to a DCI summons related to accusations of incitement.

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Kihara was initially held at Naivasha Police Station, where she recorded a statement, before being transferred to the DCI Headquarters along Kiambu Road in Nairobi.

File image of Jayne Kihara in court

Speaking after her arrest, the MP, a staunch ally of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, claimed she had not been formally informed about the specific nature of the accusations against her.

"There is nothing, they are just telling me that I might have investigations that may aid in investigations, which I really don't know what they are talking about, and the information they are seeking," she said.

The arrest sparked reactions from several leaders, including Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga, who condemned the Kenya Kwanza government over the arrest and alleged mistreatment of Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara.

In a statement on Thursday, July 17, Kahiga accused the government of turning on the same people who helped it capture power.

The county boss added that Kihara deserved respect, not humiliation, especially considering her health and age.

"Kindly stop harassing this lady. Hon Jane Kihara is a people's representative and fought very hard for the Kenya Kwanza Government. It is disheartening to see her being tormented by the same government she helped put in office.

"For the information of the police, she is 72 years old and has to use an orthopedic belt. Treat her with care," he said.