Mukurwe-ini

2026-07-092026-09-18

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September 2026
15 SeptCitizen Digital
… "We cannot continue with violence; it must stop, and people must be pursued." This comes after Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested in early August, a few days after remarks he made at a political rally in Kieni, Nyeri County, warning Mt. …
Charles Owino: Police should explain delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement
14 SeptCitizen Digital
… Owino rejected suggestions that the government had been selective in how it applies the law against leaders allied to the opposition versus those aligned with the ruling coalition, pointing to the case of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, who was arrested after ignoring a police summ …
Gov't spokesperson Owino denies selective justice over Embu, Garissa violence
13 SeptThe Standard
… Methu said Kenyans were becoming increasingly frustrated and urged the government to address their concerns rather than deepen political divisions.Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia claimed that more than 200 police officers had surrounded Mukunji’s home in an attempt to arrest him ove …
Gachagua allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes
11 SeptCitizen Digital
… PHOTO|COURTESY Audio By Vocalize A 92-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment after he was found guilty of defiling a 10-year-old girl in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County. …
92-year-old man sentenced to life in prison for defiling 10-year-old girl
August 2026
24 AugCitizen Digital
… Audio By Vocalize Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament (MP) John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. …
MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC over hate speech remarks
11 AugCitizen Digital
… His departure comes days after the lawmaker had threatened to defect to the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) over Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia's arrest, citing that he's entitled to rightful treatment as an MP. …
Gatundu South MP Kagombe quits UDA, accuses Ruto of unfulfilled promises
4 AugCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 — Lawyers representing Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia on Tuesday opposed the State’s attempt to arraign him before a Milimani Magistrate’s Court, arguing that taking his plea would amount to contempt of active conservatory orders issued by the High Court. …
Kaguchia legal team raises preliminary objection over arraignment
4 AugCitizen Digital
… PHOTO|COURTESY Audio By Vocalize National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying leaders should allow the law to take its course instead of protesting legal action against politicians accused of making inflammato …
Ichung'wah: A true leader should not protest Kaguchia's arrest
4 AugCitizen Digital
… "He is a representative of the people of Mukurwe-ini. Audio By Vocalize Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that a section of lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, casting the arrest as a botched operation that risks emb …
UDA MP Kagombe threatens defection to 'Wamunyoro' over Kaguchia arrest
4 AugCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 4 – Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said Tuesday that his overnight detention would not derail his political activities, insisting his arrest had only strengthened his commitment to what he described as the fight for justice. …
Kaguchia Unbowed After Overnight Stay in Police Cell

Politics

Police delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement remarks, Owino says

The News

Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.

15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 15 September

Police delayed arrest of MP Kaluma over incitement remarks, Owino says
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino questioned security authorities' inaction weeks after Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma made remarks that Owino called incitement, including warnings against the "one-term" phrase and threats toward hotels in Homa Bay. Owino characterized the remarks as unbecoming of a legislator and called for swift police action despite what he described as clear evidence.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 14 September

Government spokesperson denies selective justice over violence incidents
Government Spokesperson Charles Owino defended the manhunt for Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, saying the National Police Service has valid grounds to pursue him, and declined to disclose further investigation details. Owino said case specifics would be made public only after the MP's arrest and statement have been recorded, describing it as standard investigative procedure.
14 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 13 September

DCP allies warn Ruto over Embu clashes, police conduct
Leaders allied with DCP's Rigathi Gachagua have warned President Ruto against what they describe as a dangerous approach to political unrest following clashes in Embu and an attack at ACK Witima Church. Nyandarua Senator John Methu alleged police officers were behind the church attack and called for their prosecution, while also defending MP Gitonga Mukunji and questioning the government's handling of Saturday's violence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 11 September

92-year-old sentenced to life for defiling 10-year-old girl
A 92-year-old man in Mukurwe-ini, Nyeri County was sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of defiling a 10-year-old girl. The court heard that he, known to the child as a family friend, led her to a secluded area within his compound where he sexually assaulted her.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Monday 24 August

MP Kaguchia appears before NCIC in hate speech investigation
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia appeared before the National Cohesion and Integration Commission on Monday to aid in investigations into hate speech remarks. The legislator, accompanied by his legal team, maintained he is law-abiding and called for fair application of hate speech laws to all Kenyans.
24 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 11 August

Gatundu South MP Kagombe quits UDA over unfulfilled promises
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has left the United Democratic Alliance, accusing President William Ruto's administration of failing to honour key campaign promises to his constituents, citing stalled Mau Mau roads and poor development as major failures.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 4 August

Kaguchia's lawyers object to magistrate court arraignment
Lawyers for Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia raised a preliminary objection to his arraignment before a Milimani Magistrate's Court, arguing that proceeding would violate an active High Court conservatory order directing his immediate release upon payment of Sh100,000 police cash bail. The defence also alleged the MP had been denied access by family and legal counsel after his Monday arrest by DCI officers over alleged inflammatory remarks made at a political gathering in Kieni, Nyeri County.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
Ichung'wah says leaders should not defend arrested politician
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia, saying leaders should allow the law to take its course instead of protesting legal action against politicians accused of making inflammatory remarks. Ichung'wah argued that true leadership demands condemning politicians whose statements could incite unrest rather than defending them for political gain.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
UDA MP Kagombe threatens defection over Kaguchia arrest
Gatundu South MP Gabriel Kagombe has warned that lawmakers could defect to the opposition if Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia is not released, defending Kaguchia as a duly elected representative entitled to the same treatment as any other member of parliament.
4 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
MP Kaguchia detained after overnight police custody, vows to continue
Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia said his overnight detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations would not derail his political activities, after he was arrested over remarks allegedly made during a political rally in Nyeri County. His legal team said they had not been formally informed of the specific offences he was alleged to have committed, and authorities had not publicly disclosed the charges he was expected to face.
4 August 2026 · Capital News →
MP warns police defying court orders risks banana republic
Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia defended the arrest of Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia but warned that police who defy court orders risk turning Kenya into a banana republic. She said officers at Kamukunji and Central police stations denied lawyers access to Kaguchia and moved him between stations in violation of legal procedures.
4 August 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 3 August

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.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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.
3 August 2026 · Capital News →
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.
3 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
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 →
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 →
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 →

Thursday 9 July

Government task force on school unrest gazetted in two weeks
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba confirmed that a special task force to investigate rising school unrest will be gazetted within two weeks. The multi-stakeholder team, which will include students and parents for the first time, will collect views and submit its report within 90 days, and those found responsible for incidents will face the law.
9 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →