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Trans Nzoia Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale Mahanga was arrested on Monday, November 3. The Matisi Ward MCA faces allegations linked to President William Ruto’s October visit to Kitale.
Governor George Natembeya announced the arrest, saying Mwale was detained at Kapenguria Police Station. He was expected to face charges in court on Tuesday morning.
Natembeya said the accusations included obstructing the President’s motorcade during the Kitale tour. He also accused Mwale of financing groups allegedly disrupting Kenya Kwanza political rallies.
The governor shared details of the detention as supporters and lawyers gathered outside the police station. The group reportedly sought to secure the MCA’s release.
Mwale is expected to receive legal representation from volunteer lawyers associated with the Linda Mwananchi team. Leaders aligned with the movement criticised the arrest, describing it as politically motivated.
The case relates to events on October 16, when two political convoys encountered each other in Kitale. Ruto’s motorcade met Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s convoy near the Kitale flyover.
The President was departing after launching several development projects during his Trans Nzoia visit. The projects included a student village and medical training facilities.
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