Content Creator Mike Muchiri Freed Following Brief Arrest

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• Muchiri was briefly arrested during an Instagram LIVE session but later released.

• He has gained prominence for his activism, particularly in opposing government policies like the Finance Bill.

Muchiri was briefly detained on Thursday afternoon during an Instagram LIVE session with his fans. 

During the broadcast, he informed his followers that he had been apprehended by what he initially perceived as suspicious individuals near Kasarani, who turned out to be police officers. He was taken to the Kasarani police station.

Posting on X, he wrote, "They are arresting me at Kasarani." At the time of the arrest, Muchiri did not disclose the reason for his detention, details about where he had been taken, or the identities of those involved in the arrest.

Activist Boniface Mwangi later announced Muchiri's release, tweeting, ".@MuchiriiMike is FREE! Zakayo has realised his press conference will be overshadowed by Muchiri's arrest. #RutoMustGo!" Alongside the tweet was a video of Muchiri smiling into the camera, jokingly asking, "I'm free, I'm okay. Am I free yet?"

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Recently, Muchiri, who transitioned from entertainer to activist, has gained significant prominence, particularly after his vocal opposition to the Finance Bill and his emergence as a prominent anti-government voice online. 

In early June, he played a crucial role in the protests, translating the Finance Bill into multiple Kenyan languages to ensure broad accessibility and understanding across diverse communities.