Mukurwe-ini residents protest to demand the release of their MP John Kaguchia on August 3, 2026. [Amos Kiarie, Standard]
Democracy for the Citizen Party (DCP) leaders from Nyeri County have called for immediate release of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia after he was arrested by police over alleged incitement remarks.
The leaders who were speaking during a meeting on Monday in Nyeri described the arrest as unfair and politically motivated.
The said that other political leaders aligned to the government have made inflammatory statements targeting particular communities but have not faced similar actions from law enforcement agencies.
The leaders accused the authorities of applying the law selectively and called for equal treatment of all leaders regardless of political affiliation.
Led by DCP party coordinator in Nyeri Wanyaga Gathaka they warned that they would organise demonstrations if Kaguchia is not released within 24 hours, to protest against what they termed as intimidation of opposition leaders.
"We are demanding Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia to be released within 24 hours if not we will demonstrate to demand his release," Wanyaga said.