Activist Morara Kebaso was arrested on Tuesday, October 8, by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
His lawyer, Pareno Solonka, confirmed the arrest on social media, stating that DCI officers forcibly took Kebaso from his office and transported him to Lang’ata Police Station in a Subaru vehicle.
Reasons for Arrest
Authorities arrested Kebaso in connection with a violent incident at the Bomas of Kenya. He had attended a public participation forum regarding an impeachment motion against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Following his arrest, he expressed disbelief, questioning the rationale behind it:
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I have been arrested over what happened at Bomas. Can you imagine? Does it even make sense?
Morara Kebaso
This incident marks Kebaso’s second arrest in less than two weeks. Previously, on September 30, authorities detained him under allegations of cyber-harassment.
This earlier arrest sparked public outrage and raised concerns for his safety. During that incident, officers confiscated his electronic devices, which alarmed many supporters.
Kebaso has voiced suspicions about infiltration within his team by the National Intelligence Service (NIS). He claimed that
The NIS placed a person in my team a long time ago.
Morara Kebaso
He noted troubling events leading to his latest arrest, including a suspicious car accident involving a vehicle linked to an untraceable company. He stated,
When you search the CR12 of the company and check the directors, that is a dead end
Morara Kebaso
Additionally, he reported a near-poisoning incident involving his food, which he narrowly avoided due to his growing suspicions. He remarked,
So the NIS placed a person in my team a long time ago. When you research this person’s history you are not able to know which Primary School they went to; they wiped their profile clean
Morara Kebaso
Public Reaction and Implications
The activist’s situation has drawn significant attention on social media. Many supporters are calling for his release under the hashtag #FreeMorara.
His wife confirmed the arrest, which further amplifies concerns about his well-being and the implications of such actions against vocal critics of the government.
Kebaso focuses on exposing corruption and mismanagement within the Kenyan government. Recently, he has highlighted stalled government projects and advocated for accountability in public spending.
Consequently, the current political climate in Kenya has seen increased tensions between government officials and activists like Kebaso who challenge the status quo.
As developments unfold regarding Kebaso’s legal situation and the reasons behind his latest arrest, many are watching closely.
They want to see how this will impact ongoing discussions about governance and civil liberties in Kenya.
