I strongly condemn the arbitrary arrest of Mukurweini MP, Hon. John Kaguchia, over his public remarks.
Let me be clear: we do not support incitement, from anyone. Every leader has a duty to protect peace and to respect the rule of law. The Constitution guarantees every Kenyan freedom of expression. The law must be applied fairly, not selectively.
Yet Mr. Ruto's regime said "shoot and kill" against our own children. No action followed. The UDA Secretary General and a sitting Cabinet Secretary hurled tribal insults, one going so far as to call an entire community "hyenas." Again, no action.
Why the double standard?
Justice in Kenya cannot depend on whether you are pro-government or in the opposition. If incitement is the standard, apply it to everyone; Mukurweini MP or Cabinet Secretary, it does not matter. Selective justice is not justice. It has no place in our democracy.
I hope Edwin Sifuna and Linda Mwananchi are not repeating the same mistakes Raila Odinga made by welcoming people who secretly spy on them and pass information to their political opponents. That is exactly what Aisha Jumwa and Millicent Omanga have been sent to do. Ruto is desperate and can do anything!