This archive report was first published on 29 June 2020.
On June 29, 2020, a video emerged of supporters of MP Charles 'Jaguar' Kanyi protesting his arrest outside the Nairobi Area police station.
According to reports, the Starehe MP was arrested for allegedly inciting youth to forcibly occupy stalls at the Mwariro Market in Nairobi.
One of the protesters was beaten black and blue by police, as seen in a video shared by Mpasho News on Instagram.
Reactions from Kenyans on Twitter, known as KOT, have been pouring in, with many calling for the release of MP Jaguar.
Some of the reactions include:
- "He should be released. Am sure he has been arrested because of speaking the truth about Gikomba market. Fighter for hustlers in the streets" - @femione
- "@RealJaguarKenya is being harassed because of fighting for the rights of hawkers. We are behind you mhesh" - @KOT_Loyals
- "You wake up in the morning and you are reduced back to Zero, and now what next? At least someone shares your pain." - @mwangi_nginya
Check out the video and photos of the protest below:
