This archive report was first published on 5 June 2020.
On June 5, 2020, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) protested the arrest of Nairobi County Assembly Minority Whip, terming it a political move.
The Minority Whip was arrested, sparking outrage from the ODM party, which accused the government of using the arrest as a means to silence opposition voices.
The party called for the immediate release of the Minority Whip, citing that the arrest was a clear case of political persecution.
The incident highlights the ongoing tensions between the government and opposition parties in Kenya.
