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Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru has claimed police arrested him on Wednesday night after his vehicle broke down on Thika Road. The advocate said officers later took him to Kasarani Police Station.
Njiru shared details of the incident through his social media accounts. He claimed police accused him of causing an obstruction after his vehicle stalled.
According to Njiru, officers detained him after the breakdown occurred on the busy highway. He also claimed police had not booked him by the time he shared the update.
The lawyer maintained that the alleged obstruction formed the basis of his arrest. Police had not issued an official statement explaining the incident by the time of publication.
Arrest Comes After Criticism of Ruto
Njiru’s arrest came a day after he criticised President William Ruto over development promises made in Ol Kalou. He argued that the government should not link public projects to election campaigns.
The lawyer claimed the timing of the projects raised political questions ahead of the by-election. He urged voters to separate long-term development from campaign pledges.
Njiru has become one of the strongest critics of the Kenya Kwanza administration. He has also represented former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in several court cases.
The advocate recently announced plans to challenge the National Transport and Safety Authority’s instant traffic fine payment system. His planned case followed public concerns over the payment process.
NTSA later defended the system and dismissed claims of wrongdoing. The authority said authorised banking agents handled the transactions.
Police Yet to Issue Full Statement
Njiru remains a regular figure at opposition events alongside Rigathi Gachagua, Kalonzo Musyoka and Justin Muturi. His latest arrest has attracted attention because of his active political role.
By the time of publication, police had not provided further details about the arrest. Senior opposition leaders had also not commented publicly on the incident.
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