Gatundu North MP Elijah “Kururia” Njoroge has publicly commended the police for their recent arrest of activist Kebaso Morara, who was apprehended on Monday, September 30, 2024.
In an interview with Inooro FM on Tuesday, October 1, Njoroge expressed his wish for Morara to be detained at a local police station within his constituency, urging authorities to avoid moving him around to evade the growing outrage from citizens.
“I have police who are moving Morara to various police stations. I would like him to be brought to one in Gatundu, which has street children in it. Those officers who arrested him, God bless you so much. I pray they keep moving him so that Morara now knows this country has laws.” Njoroge stated.
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Morara, a well-known figure in the fight against corruption and the misuse of public funds, has seen his arrest denounced by numerous activists as a clear attempt to intimidate dissenting voices.
Following his apprehension, protests erupted outside the Nairobi Regional Police Headquarters, where disturbing footage showed Morara being forcibly placed into a police vehicle before being taken away.
Activists, including Senator Okiya Omtatah, gathered to demand Morara’s release, only to be met with tear gas and aggressive police tactics, highlighting the authorities’ determination to suppress opposition.
Morara’s legal representative, Pareno Solonka, has reported that the activist is currently being held incommunicado, with lawyers being denied access to him at the police station.
Officers involved in the case reportedly claimed they were acting on “orders from above,” raising significant concerns regarding accountability and the rule of law in Kenya.
The situation continues to unfold, with activists pledging to escalate their efforts to secure Morara’s release.
