Gatundu North MP Under Fire for Controversial Remarks on Morara’s Arrest
Gatundu North MP Elijah “Kururia” Njoroge has sparked outrage after he publicly praised law enforcement for arresting activist Kebaso Morara, who is well-known for exposing corruption and misuse of public funds.
Njoroge’s comments during an interview with Inooro FM on Tuesday, October 1, have fueled a growing backlash among Kenyans concerned about the implications of his statements on freedom of expression.
During the interview, Njoroge expressed a desire for Morara to be detained in a police station within his constituency. “I have police who are moving Morara to various police stations. I would like him to be brought to one in Gatundu, which has street children in it,” he stated. Njoroge added, “Those officers who arrested him, God bless you so much. I pray they keep moving him so that Morara now knows this country has laws.”
His remarks prompted a wave of anger online, with many accusing him of lacking an understanding of the gravity of the situation. Zachary Oguda, brother to activist Gabriel Oguda, weighed in, stating, “I have said it and I’ll repeat if we are to change how this country is run, we need to start recalling such MPs.”
The controversy intensified following a video shared by Joshua Okayo, a student leader from the Kenya School of Law, which detailed allegations of police brutality against activists.
“Some of us have been hit on their hands. Some of us have been made to sleep on their bellies, and some of us have been made to walk on their knees,” Okayo reported, highlighting the harsh treatment activists allegedly endure in custody.
Morara’s arrest has ignited protests outside the Nairobi Regional Police Headquarters, where a video showed him being forcibly placed into a police vehicle. Prominent figures, including Senator Okiya Omtatah, joined the protests but were met with tear gas and police force, demonstrating the lengths authorities will go to suppress dissent.
Irungu Houghton, Executive Director of Amnesty International Kenya, condemned the arrest, calling it a blatant violation of freedom of expression. “This is a misuse of law enforcement. Morara’s detention violates his rights and denies the public access to critical information about government corruption,” he emphasized.
Currently, Morara remains incommunicado, with legal representatives denied access to him. Officers have reportedly claimed they were acting on “orders from above,” raising serious questions about accountability and the rule of law.
As a 28-year-old activist, Morara has garnered both admiration and hostility for his unwavering commitment to exposing financial malfeasance within the government, a mission that has drawn the ire of those in power.
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Gatundu North MP Under Fire for Controversial Remarks on Morara’s Arrest
