Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia being processed by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) ahead of his arraignment in court/SCREENGRABMukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia remained defiant on Tuesday morning after spending the night in police custody following his arrest on Monday.
Kaguchia took to social media to greet Kenyans, saying his detention had strengthened his resolve to fight for justice and would not deter him from his political activities.
“Good morning! A night in the police cell has only strengthened our resolve and commitment to justice,” Kaguchia said. “Today, we soldier on!”
Kaguchia also said he is set for arraignment at the Milimani Law Courts today by 8.30 am.
The MP was arrested on Monday and initially taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters before being transferred to Kamukunji Police Station, where he spent the night.
His legal team said it had not been formally informed of the specific reasons for his arrest. The lawyers also raised concerns over the confiscation of Kaguchia’s phone and what they described as restrictions on access to him after his arrest.
Authorities had not publicly announced the charges Kaguchia could face by Tuesday morning.
The legislator had spent Monday night at Royal Media Services premises after appearing for a television interview. He reportedly remained at the media house amid fears that detectives were waiting to arrest him over remarks he allegedly made while discussing political matters.
His arrest has since triggered a political reaction, with several leaders accusing the government of applying the law selectively.
The leaders claimed that some politicians were being targeted because of their political positions, arguing that law enforcement agencies should apply the law equally to all Kenyans regardless of their political affiliations.
Demonstrations were also reported in parts of Mukurwe-ini Constituency, where Kaguchia's supporters called for his immediate release.
The protests added to growing political pressure surrounding the MP's detention, with his supporters maintaining that his arrest was politically motivated.
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua also weighed in on the matter, saying Kaguchia's arrest would only increase his political standing and turn him into a political hero.
Gachagua later said the High Court had ordered the immediate release of Kaguchia from police custody upon payment of a police cash bail of Sh100,000.
In a statement, Gachagua claimed that officers at Kamukunji Police Station were being misled into ignoring the court order despite it having already been served.
He urged the officers to comply with the court's directive, warning that they could be held personally liable for contempt of court if they continued to detain the MP.
He added that the order had already been served on the officers at Kamukunji and urged them to obey it.
The former Deputy President's intervention is likely to further elevate the political profile of the case as Kaguchia awaits the next step in the legal process.
