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Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has criticized the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, accusing the government of applying the law inconsistently by targeting opposition figures while shielding its own allies from accountability.
In a statement released on Monday, Kalonzo faulted what he called the legislator’s arbitrary arrest over public remarks he had made, while maintaining that all political leaders bear responsibility for exercising restraint and avoiding language that could provoke violence.
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He stated firmly that his party does not condone incitement from anyone, regardless of political affiliation, emphasizing that every public official has an obligation to uphold peace and respect the rule of law. He noted that the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression to all Kenyans, and insisted that the law must be enforced fairly rather than selectively.
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The opposition leader went on to question what he characterized as unequal enforcement of the law, pointing out that senior government figures who had previously made controversial statements had faced no consequences. He referenced President William Ruto’s past “shoot and kill” remarks, along with comments made by the UDA Secretary General and a sitting Cabinet Secretary — one of whom he said had referred to an entire community as “hyenas” — arguing that none of these instances resulted in any action being taken.
Kalonzo asked why such a double standard existed, insisting that Kenya’s criminal justice system should function independently of political allegiance. He warned that perceived selective enforcement of the law risks eroding public trust in the justice system, arguing that if incitement is the benchmark, it must be applied uniformly — whether the individual involved is an MP or a Cabinet Secretary. He stressed that selective justice amounts to no justice at all and has no place in Kenya’s democracy.
Kaguchia was arrested on Monday shortly after leaving the Royal Media Services premises in Nairobi, where he had spent the night following his appearance on Inooro TV’s Kiririmbi programme. He was subsequently taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning, as opposition leaders and his legal team pushed for access to him and called for due legal process to be observed.
