Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei strongly condemned Interior CS Fred Matiang'i hours after his release, stating that his arrest was politically instigated.
Through his Personal Assistant, Cosmas Rop, the Jubilee Senator confirmed reports that Matian'g'i allegedly issued threats to him.
On Monday, December 2, the CS allegedly vowed to arrest the close ally of DP William Ruto within 24 hours, and on Tuesday, December 3, the senator was finally arrested and later released on Ksh300, 000 cash bail or Ksh500, 000 bond.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers stated that he was arrested over hateful remarks he allegedly made at Kilibwoni Primary School on August 17, 2019.
However, Rop argued that the real motive behind his arrest was his castigation of CS Matiang'i on Saturday, November 30.
"You can recall that over the weekend, the senator demanded that the CSs do their job and stop engaging in politics.
"He also stated that no intimidation will deter them from supporting DP. His arrest was politically motivated," the PA argued.
On Friday, November 29 during a fundraiser in Kirinyaga County, Interior CS Fred Matiang'i lashed back at DP Ruto's allies who had been constantly attacking him and his Permanent Secretary Karanja Kibicho.
He urged them to allow CSs to undertake their duties without pressure and intimidation.
"I want to inform politicians who claim that Kibicho is out to frustrate them that the two of us are public servants and we work for everyone. That's our mandate as directed by President Uhuru Kenyatta," Matiang'i defended.
In August 2019, the senator was arrested at his Eldoret home over alleged incitement remarks he made against critics of DP Ruto.
The senator was recorded declaring that any threats to Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid would be dealt with accordingly.
"Muendelee kutusi DP lakini mjue we are marking you and we are profiling you, ikifika wakati, tutawashughulikia (Keep on insulting the deputy president but just know that as part of his loyal supporters, we are marking and profiling all his detractors and at the opportune time, we will deal with all of you).
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