This archive report was first published on 19 June 2020.
Seneta Moses Wetang'ula, a prominent figure in Kenyan politics, was arrested by police on June 19, 2020, while attempting to organize a rally in Bungoma, Kenya.
According to eyewitnesses, Wetang'ula's motorcade was stopped by police in the Kamukuya area, who then proceeded to disperse his supporters with tear gas.
Wetang'ula, who has been a vocal critic of the government's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, had been planning to hold a rally in defiance of the government's ban on public gatherings.
Speaking to the press, Wetang'ula's team denied any wrongdoing, stating that they had the right to hold public gatherings as enshrined in the Kenyan Constitution.
However, the government has maintained that the ban on public gatherings is necessary to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
As the country continues to grapple with the pandemic, Wetang'ula's arrest has sparked a heated debate on social media, with many calling for the government to respect the rights of citizens to hold public gatherings.
Source: UGC
