Manyatta Member of Parliament Gitonga Mukunji has vowed to continue his quest to defend Kenyans despite his recent arrest.
Speaking after his release on Thursday, July 10, Mukunji reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to standing up for Kenyans, stating that his resolve remains unshaken by recent developments.
"I would like to thank the people of Embu and the people of Kenya for the support, and that's the spirit, we will always continue to defend the rights of our people," Mukunji affirmed.
The MP made the remarks after being released on a Ksh300,000 cash bail or an alternative surety bond of Ksh1 million following three days in police custody.
This came after Senior Magistrate Kipkemoi Koech overruled a police application to detain the MP and two co-accused individuals for a further 14 days. The court instead granted each a cash bail of Ksh300,000.
The MP had been arrested on Monday, July 7, with the National Police Service confirming his apprehension.
He was arrested in Mang’u, Kiambu County, at around 3 pm and initially booked at Kibii Police Station before being transferred by DCI officers to another location.
Although the police did not disclose the reason for the arrest, it is believed that the Gachagua ally was apprehended in connection with the chaos witnessed during the Saba Saba protests.
Previously, the MP had claimed that his arrest was a form of political intimidation by the government aimed at curtailing his influence.
Speaking at the Kahawa Law Courts on Tuesday, July 8, the lawmaker argued that the charges presented in court lacked merit and could not lead to a conviction.
"I will not be intimidated because I will continue defending my people, but the loss of property and businesses and loss of life is something that we have to stop," he added.
The MP's arrest sparked unrest in Embu, where outraged residents took to the streets demanding his immediate release.
Meanwhile, a section of leaders from Gachagua's DCP party has backed the MP as their best bet to unseat Embu Governor Cecile Mbarire in the 2027 general election.
