Narok Senator Ledama Olekina was taken into custody by Nairobi authorities on February 25, 2020, after being accused of making inflammatory remarks at a Building Blocks Initiative (BBI) rally.
Law enforcement officials intercepted the legislator as he exited Royal Media Services studios following a live television interview. He was transported to Kilimani police station for questioning by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
I have been arrested!! — Sen. Ledama Olekina (@ledamalekina) February 25, 2020
The senator's office has not yet issued a formal response to the allegations. Further details about the specific statements under investigation remain undisclosed.
