Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia was arrested by police after long hours at the Royal Media Services premises on Monday, August 3, 2026.
The lawmaker camped at the media house’s premises and raised an alarm that the police were waiting to arrest him after an interview on the Kiririmbi TV show.
The legislator is being investigated over controversial remarks he made during a rally in Kieni Constituency, Nyeri County, on Saturday, August 1, 2026.
Gachagua condemns arrest
The former Deputy President condemned the arrest and said the government is using the criminal justice system to frustrate opponents.
“The use of the criminal justice system to manage politics is synonymous with outgoing, cowardly regimes. The selective application of the law is counterproductive; I thought this lost regime should be reminded,” Gachagua said.
“The 4th Administration was notorious for using the criminal justice system to suppress dissent and force people to support an unpopular candidate. It didn’t work. In fact, the more they did it, the more people of Kenya became hardened, and their resolve grew stronger,” he added.
The former Mathira MP also questioned why President William Ruto’s government is frustrating rivals after he underwent a similar situation when he was the DP.
“Mr. William Ruto, then the Deputy President, wondered aloud how foolish the system was, and he seemed to enjoy every arrest; his harassed foot soldiers became overnight celebrities and darlings of the people. This greatly strengthened his presidential bid the more,” Gachagua stated.
“As president, he is doing exactly what he said at the time was foolish. Has it become wiser? I am genuinely concerned about what happens to leaders and their thinking and reasoning once they occupy State House. This requires some serious interrogation.”
“Even if it is said that Mr. William Ruto was pretending, I am convinced that there is something functionally and fundamentally questionable. The overnight harassment and early morning arrest of Hon. John Kaguchia today only strengthen the resolve of our supporters and elevate his standing within our leadership hierarchy.”
“Our lawyers are doing everything possible to secure his release on bond pending his arraignment tomorrow. Aluta continua!”
