In Summary
- Oparanya was reportedly arrested in Kakamega and transported to Kisumu by DCI officers who have been trailing him
- His arrest comes just a few hours after the arrest of Mavoko MP Patrick Makau
Former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has been arrested in relation to Wednesday’s anti-government demonstrations.
Oparanya was reportedly arrested in Kakamega and transported to Kisumu by DCI officers who have been trailing him.
Oparanya’s arrest has also been announced by former Devolution cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa.
Raila however stated that they are unbowed with their quest for justice and will continue with the demonstrations.
“Raila Odinga: Leo wameshika mheshimiwa Makau, saa hii wameshika Oparanya, kesho najua watashika sisi sote lakini baada ya hapo, watu wengine watatokea, hii ni kama mto Nile, hata ufanye nini hauezi kuzuia. Mto Nile utafika bahari ya kati wapende wasipende,” said Raila.
His arrest comes just a few hours after the arrest of Mavoko MP Patrick Makau.
Makau is linked to the destruction of the Expressway by a section of protesting youth on Wednesday.
more to follow
