John Kaguchia

Yesterday

1. High Court orders Mukurweini MP released on Ksh100k bail

   Kiambu High Court Judge Lady Justice Njoki Mwangi ordered the release of Mukurweini MP John Philip Gichohi Kaguchia on Ksh100,000 cash bail after his arrest over remarks made at a weekend rally in Nyeri. The substantive hearing is set for September 16.

   15 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

2. State agencies launch coordinated hate speech crackdown before 2027 election

   A coalition led by the NCIC has unveiled a coordinated strategy to combat hate speech, ethnic incitement and election-related offences ahead of the 2027 General Election, warning political leaders of prosecution under a unified enforcement framework. The announcement followed the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over controversial remarks, amid agencies' concerns about rising divisive political rhetoric.

   17 hours ago · Capital News →

3. Mukurwe-ini MP arrested at media offices over alleged inflammatory remarks

   Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by DCI detectives at Royal Media Services offices on Monday after spending the night there. He had arrived for a television interview on Sunday and, upon learning of the arrest warrant, remained in the RMS offices overnight out of concern about hooded armed men who had arrived to apprehend him over alleged inflammatory political statements made at a Nyeri county rally on Saturday.

   19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

4. Gachagua condemns arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP Kaguchia

   DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, describing it as an attempt to use the criminal justice system to intimidate political opponents and accusing the government of selective application of the law.

   20 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

5. Gachagua accuses Ruto administration of political persecution

   Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has criticized the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, accusing President William Ruto's administration of using the criminal justice system to target political opponents and suppress dissent as part of a pattern of selective law enforcement.

   20 hours ago · Capital News →

6. Mukurwe-ini MP Kaguchia held at Kamukunji Police Station

   Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested and is being held at Kamukunji Police Station. His arrest follows the circulation of a video in which he made controversial remarks targeting supporters of President William Ruto.

   21 hours ago · Capital News →

7. Kalonzo condemns Kaguchia arrest, alleges selective law enforcement

   Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over his public remarks, accusing the government of selectively enforcing the law against opposition figures while shielding government allies. Kalonzo said the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and the law must be applied fairly, citing President Ruto's past "shoot and kill" remarks and statements by senior government officials as examples of unequal application.

   21 hours ago · Capital News →

8. Kalonzo condemns MP Kaguchia arrest as selective law enforcement

   Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka condemned the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia over alleged inciteful remarks at a political rally, calling for equal application of the law and arguing that other leaders aligned to President Ruto's regime have made similar remarks without consequence.

   22 hours ago · Citizen Digital →

9. Opposition demands transparency over MP John Kaguchia arrest

   Opposition leaders, including Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo and National Assembly Deputy Minority Leader Robert Mbui, demanded answers from investigative agencies over the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, insisting on transparency regarding the reasons for his detention and adherence to due process and constitutional rights. Kaguchia was taken to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters for questioning after being arrested outside Royal Media Services premises on Monday morning.

   22 hours ago · Capital News →

10. Senator Onyonka criticises political intolerance, handling of MP Kaguchia arrest

    Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has raised concerns about growing political intolerance among leaders and criticised the manner in which Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested by law enforcement officers at Citizen TV offices on Monday morning, saying there were better ways to address the matter.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

11. Mukurweini MP Kaguchia arrested after Royal Media overnight standoff

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by detectives on Monday morning after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had taken refuge claiming police surrounded the premises. He said police were investigating remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, which authorities have termed inflammatory.

    3 August 2026 · Capital News →

12. MP John Kaguchia arrested after night at RMS offices

    Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia has been apprehended by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services offices, where he took refuge after appearing on Inooro TV's Kiririmbi show. He said he is being probed over remarks he made during a public rally in Kieni, Nyeri County on Saturday.

    3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

13. Opposition leaders demand immediate release of arrested MP Kaguchia

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia remained in police custody at Kamukunji Police Station despite a High Court order for his release on Sh100,000 police bail, with opposition leaders and lawyers demanding compliance with the court directive. Kaguchia was arrested over alleged electoral offences and incitement.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

14. DCP leaders demand release of arrested Mukurwe-ini MP Kaguchia

    Democracy for the Citizen Party leaders in Nyeri County have called for the immediate release of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, arrested over alleged incitement remarks, characterizing the arrest as politically motivated. The leaders warned they would organize demonstrations if he is not released within 24 hours, accusing authorities of selectively applying the law against opposition figures.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →

15. Mukurweini MP arrested after overnight stay at media studio

    Mukurweini MP John Kaguchia was arrested on Monday by DCI officers after spending the night at Royal Media Services, where he had sought shelter claiming police were waiting to detain him over remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni on Saturday, which he said were misrepresented as inflammatory.

    3 August 2026 · The Standard →