Mavoko MP Patrick Makau arrested

Mavoko MP Patrick Makau has been arrested in connection with demonstrations that led to the massive destruction of the Nairobi Expressway at the Mlolongo toll station during the anti-government protests
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) raided his residence in Karen on Thursday, July 13 at around 4 am.

He was then escorted to the DCI headquarters along Kiambu Road for grilling.

He has denied any involvement in the demonstrations that were witnessed on Wednesday where a section of the Expressway was damaged affecting traffic flow. Other leaders have read mischief in the police actions terming it misuse of power.

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki on Wednesday evening warned that all persons who partook in the demonstrations, both directly and indirectly, will be dealt with in accordance with the law.
At least nine people are reported to have died in the protests, including four in Mlolongo, two in Kitengela and one in Emali in Makueni County.

Reports indicate police intend to arrest several political leaders, especially in Nairobi over the protests against the high cost of living.

Questions are being raised as to how police were overwhelmed especially on the Expressway in Nairobi –which is manned by dozens of armed officers all the time -amid claims the attackers on the property were facilitated.

When the goons raided the property at the Mlolongo area, the officers were nowhere to be seen.
Responding teams which arrived almost two hours after property had been vandalized shot and killed four people as part of efforts to restore order.

Police say some of the protests were spontaneous and happened in at least 30 counties.