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Harry Ivan Mboto is a Current Affairs and Politics Editor at TUKO.co.ke, covering crime and court news. Mboto has five years of journalism experience and joined TUKO.co.ke in 2024
The Linda Mwananchi Movement has demanded the immediate release of Trans Nzoia County Assembly Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale Mahanga following his arrest and detention in West Pokot County.
Mwale, who represents Matisi Ward in the county assembly, was arrested by armed police officers in Kitale on Monday, November 2, before being transferred to Kapenguria Police Station.
.ke has learnt that the MCA was presented at the Kapenguria Law Courts on Tuesday morning, November 3, although details of the court proceedings were not immediately available.
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His arrest sparked outrage among leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi Movement, with several taking to social media to demand his release.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the movement's head of communication, Pauline Njoroge, condemned the arrest, describing it as politically motivated.
The movement claimed police accused Mwale of financing criminal activities and organising goons, allegations it dismissed as an attempt to intimidate and silence him.
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According to reports surrounding the arrest, Mwale is being investigated over allegations that he organised groups to disrupt Kenya Kwanza political rallies in Trans Nzoia and was involved in a plan to obstruct President William Ruto's motorcade during his Kitale visit on Friday, October 16.
Natembeya Mashinani, a social media account linked to Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, confirmed the MCA's detention, revealing that he was being held at Kapenguria Police Station ahead of his court appearance.
The allegations had not been established in court at the time of reporting.
Njoroge further claimed that the arrest was part of a growing pattern of harassment targeting Linda Mwananchi leaders in Trans Nzoia, particularly those working closely with Natembeya.
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The movement demanded Mwale's immediate release, warning that the incident would not derail its political activities ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Obed is positioning himself for the Trans Nzoia senatorial seat in 2027, where he is expected to challenge incumbent UDA Senator Allan Chesang.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
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