Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has called out the Kenya Kwanza government over what he termed unnecessary drama during high-profile arrests.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the MP questioned why authorities have ignored lawful summons and have instead opted for public spectacles.
His remarks come in the wake of recent dramatic scenes at Milimani Law Courts, where officers carried out high-profile apprehensions in full view of the public.
Amisi criticised law enforcement agencies, arguing that the sensational arrests do little to uphold justice and instead create fear and political tensions.
He urged the government to operate within the law and challenged those involved to step aside if they fail to do so.
“If a suspect is under investigation, why not simply summon them to a police station? If they refuse, then go to their homes and take them in. This excessive drama in arrests is unnecessary,” said Amisi.
“The government should choose to operate within the provisions of the law or pack and go,” the MP said.
The MP's remarks reflect the growing concerns among leaders who argue that high-profile arrests are often politicised, fueling public divisions instead of reinforcing a credible justice system.
Recent operations by law enforcement have seen police conduct raids with large convoys of officers, making arrests in highly publicised ways that critics claim are intended to create fear rather than seek fair trials.
Just today, chaos was witnessed outside the Milimani Law Courts after several individuals, believed to be allies of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, were forcefully taken away by unknown individuals.
The governor, accompanied by his allies and legal team, had appeared before the court for the mention of the KSh 1.4 billion graft case when the unfortunate incident happened.
Videos that made rounds on social media showed one man, believed to belong to Natembeya's team, being bundled into a car as other men tried to block officers from apprehending him.
Before this, numerous other arrests have been made in the same manner, with leaders now calling for a halt to such arrests. They argue that the arrests are a negative image for the law enforcement department.
