Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was on Tuesday, March 7, blocked from accessing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters along Kiambu Road.
The former Prime Minister had dropped by the DCI base to stand in solidarity with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i who had been summoned for grilling.
Odinga arrived in a fleet of black SUVs amidst cheers from Matiang'i's supporters who had camped at the gate.
However, the Azimio la Umoja Chief was held back momentarily as the security detail blocked his entry.
One of the officers manning the DCI headquarters' gate informed Odinga that he was instructed not to allow anyone into the premises, pending "consultations".
In his response, the opposition chief maintained that the DCI headquarters is a public office, and thus it was within his right to access the installation.
A seemingly infuriated Odinga was seen confronting the security detail manning the entrance, threatening to force his entry into the premises.
"This is a public office, you want me to instruct these people to open this gate? How can I be prevented to access, I have a right to go inside," Odinga confronted a security officer countered.
Meanwhile, the pro-Matiang'i supporters joined in the melee as they threatened to open the gates forcefully. Odinga was accompanied by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and Kitui Senator Dan Maanzo - among other leaders allied to the Azimio la Umoja Coalition.
The Orange Democratic Movement Party Leader left after a short while.
Matiang'i presented himself at the DCI centre on Tuesday, March 7, morning to respond to an earlier summon by the investigative unit.
According to a charge sheet obtained by Kenyans.co.ke, Matiang'i was interrogated over allegations of participating in the publication of false information and conspiracy to commit a felony.
However, the embattled former CS declined to record a statement- choosing to invoke the right to remain silent.
