Alfred Mutua Throws Ken Wa Maria in Jail

Robert Alai wasn’t the only celebrity who was arrested yesterday; Ken Wa Maria too was a guest of the state.

Fundamentals hit maker, Ken Wa Maria, was yesterday arrested for demonstrating against Machakos Governor, Dr. Alfred Mutua. The musician and several other people who were leading a protest caravan against the governor were taken into custody by the police on the way to Machakos Town.

Ken Wa Maria and others were protesting against what they termed “misappropriation” of funds by the governor. The ‘Okoa County Forum’ caravan had started its demonstration at Athi River and was making its way to Machakos town when it was confronted by the police.

Down is the press release Machakos County issued after the incident:

PRESS RELEASE

Today, Tuesday 16.12.2014 at about 2 pm, a group of rowdy and hired demonstrators have been arrested by the police and the County Inspectorate team for incitement, causing public disturbance and holding road shows without lawful cause.

The law enforcement agencies took steps to forestall instances of public disorder after peaceful Wananchi demanded protection from the Government. In order to avoid a clash between the majority peace loving Machakos County Citizens against a handful of hired goons, it was necessary to enforce the law to the letter.

The arrested are currently in Machakos Court and due process of the law will be followed.

The people of Machakos County will not accept bad politics and empty rhetoric designed to make them poor. Our people want development, jobs and wealth creation.