This archive report was first published on 5 July 2020.
On July 5, 2020, Lugari MP Ayub Savula was arrested at a petrol station in Sabatia market, Butere, while fueling his car.
He was part of a convoy headed to Busia County, which included prominent leaders Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula.
The police accused Savula of violating COVID-19 regulations, as the leaders were en route to address a public gathering in Busia.
After a brief stay in custody at the Mumias Police Station, Savula was released.
