Mr Muthama was arrested in Tala, Machakos County, and Mr Kuria in Nairobi. Mr Kuria was this year acquitted of hate-speech charges after prosecutors failed to prove its case. “The arrest of Mr Muthama is collateral damage. He said the arrest of Mr Muthama was a clear demonstration of the harassment of Ukambani leaders. Jubilee woman reps Gathoni wa Muchoma (Kiambu) and Sabina Chege (Murang’a) sought to have Mr Kuria freed.

Source: Daily Nation September 11, 2017 18:45 UTC