Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia Applauds Morara Kebaso's Arrest

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• MP Kururia suggested that activist Morara Kebaso should be detained in Gatundu with street children following his arrest for criticizing government corruption.

• Kebaso's detention has sparked the #FreeMorara movement, drawing attention from civil rights groups and highlighting concerns over government intimidation of activists.

Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia.

Kururia recently suggested that activist Morara Kebaso should be detained in a cell in Gatundu, alongside “chokora,” a Swahili term often used to refer to street children or vagrants. 

These remarks came after Kebaso was arrested on allegations related to his outspoken criticism of government corruption and stalled public projects.

In a statement made in Swahili, Kururia remarked, “Hivyo naskia Morara anazungushwa police stations, naweza taka aletwe ya Gatundu awekwe cell Iko na chokora kwa sababu akishika mic anaongea maneno ya mtu ata kama hamjui,” which translates to, “I hear Morara is being moved around police stations; 

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I would want him to be brought to Gatundu and put in a cell with street children because whenever he takes the mic, he talks about leaders even if he does not know them.” 

The MP expressed support for the police officers involved in Kebaso’s arrest, stating, “Kwa hivyo hao askari walimshika, Mungu awabariki sana ajue hii nchi ni republic,” meaning, “So, those officers who arrested him, may God bless them, so he knows this country is a republic.”

Kururia's comments come amid significant attention and criticism of Kebaso's arrest from various politicians, lawyers, and activists. 

Kebaso has been actively using social media to expose alleged corruption and misuse of public funds in Kenya, garnering substantial support, particularly among the youth. 

His detention has sparked the #FreeMorara movement online, calling for his immediate release and condemning the government's alleged intimidation of dissenters.

Civil rights groups, including Haki Africa, have voiced concerns over what they perceive as government intimidation tactics against activists. As of now, Kebaso remains at the Milimani Law Courts.