This archive report was first published on 18 July 2020.
On July 18, 2020, Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja found himself in a police cell after violating the Covid-19 curfew.
According to reports, Sakaja was seized alongside three others after they were caught drinking at Ladies Lounge in Kilimani shortly after 1am.
Police had received a report that the restaurant was open late in the night and upon arrival, they found at least 10 people drinking, including the senator.
"They were advised to leave but the senator declined and became violent, inciting others not to go," police said in a report.
As a result, the senator and three other revelers were seized, while others managed to escape.
Mr Sakaja was released on Saturday morning on free bond.
