Police forced to explain Ex-MP Alfred Keter’s dramatic arrest

 Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singoei condemned the incident.

“There is a procedure for effecting an arrest. This is not one of them. We must resist the temptation to adopt extra-legal means even in the pursuit of legitimate objectives,” he wrote on X.

Lawyer Ahmedinasir Abdulahi said the street arrest was unacceptable. “This is TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE. This isn’t one of the lawful processes/procedures that allows law enforcement agencies to arrest a suspect,” he said.

Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua also condemned the incident. “It’s getting worse by the day. If indeed this is Keter getting arrested why and where are they taking him?  #ReleaseAlfredKeter.”

Kanu chairman Gideon Moi said “Today, the nation has witnessed the abduction of former Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter in Nairobi, another incident in a series of proliferating gangland-type kidnappings. This alarming trend, including the abduction of numerous young people that we have consistently and unequivocally condemned, heralds a grim future for the rule of law that Kenya prides itself on.”

“Since the onset of the vehement opposition to oppressive economic policies mounted by young people, some of them remain missing, held incommunicado while their families are distressed about the whereabouts of their loved ones.”

“The constitution and the laws of our land are very clear regarding the arrests of any individual suspected of committing a crime. Such individuals must be informed of the reasons for their arrest, accorded access to legal representation, and produced before a court of competent jurisdictions within twenty-four hours to stand trial.

“Therefore, we urge the authorities to uphold the rule of law, ensure the safety of all its citizens and release anyone being held unlawfully in any part of the country.”