Evans Kawala arrested for remarks against Ruto

Dansk

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations confirmed the arrest of Evans Kawala on Tuesday evening. Opposition figures had earlier alleged he was abducted.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations confirmed the arrest of Evans Kawala on Tuesday evening. Opposition figures had earlier alleged he was abducted.

Detectives from the Operations Support Unit apprehended the 33-year-old at a mall in Kayole, Nairobi. The DCI said Kawala faces allegations of making inflammatory public utterances aimed at President William Ruto that circulated online.

Siaya Governor James Orengo had stated on Tuesday that the Ruto administration abducted Kawala for speaking truth to power and demanded his immediate release. The DCI statement dismissed the abduction claims.

Kawala remains in custody awaiting arraignment. His remarks followed a security breach involving President Ruto in Ganze, Kilifi County, on Sunday.

Relaterede artikler

Illustration of Raphael Tuju being detained by police outside his Karen home after resurfacing and holding a press conference.
Billede genereret af AI

Raphael Tuju detained after resurfacing in Karen

Rapporteret af AI Billede genereret af AI

Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju resurfaced at his Karen home on Monday and recounted his 36-hour ordeal, but was detained by police shortly after a press conference. His lawyer Ndegwa Njiru and Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka criticised the manner of his arrest. DCI head Amin Mohamed stated that Tuju had been at his home throughout and his family denied police access.

Three suspects arrested over attack on senator Osotsi in Kisumu

Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations has arrested three suspects linked to the assault on Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi at Java House in Kisumu's West End Mall on Wednesday, April 8. Youths attacked Osotsi after questioning his opposition to re-electing President William Ruto. He was airlifted to Nairobi for treatment amid protests demanding justice.

Gachagua accuses government of reviving 12-officer police unit for Kikuyu rally attack

Rapporteret af AI

Rigathi Gachagua, DCP leader, accused the government of reviving a special 12-officer police unit—previously blamed for a January church attack—to disrupt opposition ahead of 2027 polls. He condemned a tear gas assault at his Kikuyu rally and vowed to press on with meetings, while allies criticised police politicisation. Kajiado police denied the claims.

Politik

Opposition claims government has seized economic sectors

Politik

Police chief orders security changes for president ruto after kilifi incident

Politik

Ruto rebukes opposition and approves Kisumu projects

Nairobi governor Sakaja dismisses hiding claims after police raid attempt

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has dismissed claims that he went into hiding to evade arrest after police surrounded City Hall on Monday evening. Speaking on Tuesday after appearing before the Senate, he said he had left his office before the 7pm raid and was following a Council of Governors resolution. The Council of Governors condemned the attempted arrest and demanded withdrawal of warrants.

Gachagua claims late Ng'eno was intimidated over impeachment

Rapporteret af AI

Democracy of the Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that the late Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno was threatened by President William Ruto to support his impeachment last year. These remarks come after Ng'eno's death in a helicopter crash. An old video of Ng'eno recounting an alleged abduction has gone viral online.

Siaya Governor Orengo demands security reinstatement from police IG

Siaya Governor James Orengo has demanded an official explanation and the immediate reinstatement of his security detail after it was withdrawn without notice on Tuesday evening.

Catholic bishops condemn leaders for public insults

Rapporteret af AI

Catholic bishops in Kenya have strongly condemned the insults between President William Ruto and opposition leaders, calling for politicians to reduce harsh language in public. The statement came during the installation of Bishop Joseph Mwongela as bishop of the Machakos Diocese.

onsdag d. 27. maj 2026, 20.12

Uda accuses uhuru of working behind the scenes to undermine ruto's government

onsdag d. 27. maj 2026, 02.02

Uda leaders demand hassan omar resign within 48 hours

mandag d. 18. maj 2026, 19.13

Ruto vows justice after gospel singer Rachel Wandeto dies in petrol attack

søndag d. 19. april 2026, 22.13

Gachagua warns Duale over comments on Uhuru

søndag d. 12. april 2026, 05.08

Kalonzo alleges assassination attempt after police attack opposition convoy in Kikuyu

lørdag d. 11. april 2026, 16.18

Ichung’wah accuses Gachagua-linked mobiliser over Southern Bypass blockade

lørdag d. 11. april 2026, 03.58

Suspects in Senator Osotsi attack arraigned in court amid Kenya's rising violence

fredag d. 10. april 2026, 07.01

Murkomen orders arrest of goons linked to opposition leaders

søndag d. 5. april 2026, 09.55

DCI probes Gachagua's claims over fuel scandal

tirsdag d. 24. marts 2026, 06.23

High Court bars Tuju arrest with KSh200,000 bond amid self-abduction probe

 

 

 

Dette websted bruger cookies

Vi bruger cookies til analyse for at forbedre vores side. Læs vores privatlivspolitik for mere information.
Afvis