Kenyans react after David Ndii arrest

NASA strategist David Ndii was arrested on Sunday 3 November evening at taken to the Diani Police Station. Dr Ndii who was reported to be at a vacation at the Leopard Beach Hotel with his family, was picked up by seven men who claimed that he Mr Ndii) was needed for questioning.

There have been speculations that Dr Ndii was arrested after his recent appointment as the new head of the opposition’s People’s Assembly National Steering Committee. In a statement issued on Saturday, Dr Ndii said that there will be ‘plenty of alarming news in the next 10 day’ ahead of NASA leader Raila Odinga ‘swearing-in’ on December 12, Jamhuri Day.

“Plenty of alarming news will be flying in the next 10 days. Do not succumb to fear or intimidation. Stay sober and vigil. When the time comes. Come out and play your part. Assembly up and swear the People’s President,” read the statement.

The arrest of David Ndii was confirmed by NASA spokesman Dennis Onyango saying that the police had confirmed the arrest of Dr Ndii.

“Police have confirmed they have David Ndii at Diani Police Station. But they want to go back to his Leopard Beach Hotel in Kwale and pick the computer and laptop for the information they need,” he tweeted.

Here’s what some Kenyans had to say about David Ndii’s arrest;

David Ndii, arrested in Kenya today, is one of the country's most prominent economists and anti-corruption crusaders. He is also the opposition nasa movement's main strategist and intellect. For the government, he is a very dangerous man.— Adrian Blomfield (@adrianblomfield) December 3, 2017

Is arresting David Ndii part of the reconciliation plan the president told us about at his coronation? — Dr Wandia (@wmnjoya) December 3, 2017

For many years, Prof. Wangari Maathai kept being harassed; the World celebrated & gave her Nobel Prize; the highest global award ... Kenya celebrated her only after she died ... Now we are arresting Prof. David Ndii, a highly respected global Economist .. Kenya harasses its BEST!— Donald B Kipkorir (@DonaldBKipkorir) December 3, 2017

Fellow Kenyans:

David Ndii's family really needs you right now. A true patriot is in the hands of a notoriously opaque security apparatus. These initial minutes/hours are crucial. Let the state know that Ndii must be released unharmed. pic.twitter.com/E6Cp2mvQFq— JFJustice (@JFJustice) December 3, 2017

We demand for the immediate release of comrade David Ndii who has been taken to Diani Police Station from Leopard Beach Hotel in Kwale because of his appointment to stear People's Assembly.— Babu Owino (@Babu_Owino) December 3, 2017

Why is it difficult to arrest Moses Kuria or Waiguru but it's quite easy to find a reason to arrest David Ndii? — David Soita Masinde (@masindedavids) December 3, 2017

We hope you have a bona fide sustainable charge against David Ndii. We will not plead, but shall demand his release and take remedial action.— Nelson Havi (@NelsonHavi) December 3, 2017

I would imagine there might be some international response to detention of David Ndii tomorrow. West has been very silent on Kenya in recent weeks, with little reaction even to last month's deaths. There will be pressure now for that to change.— Adrian Blomfield (@adrianblomfield) December 3, 2017

Why is Jubilee panicking? Why are you arresting David Ndii?A clear indication of whatever NASA is planning is legal and can actually work!— Brian. (@WwwOkado) December 3, 2017

Arresting David Ndii will not bring down Kenya's soaring debt or improve the economy. Try good economic policies and arresting the criminals in govt who are looting public coffers.— Wambui (@Waambui) December 3, 2017

Apparent arrest of David ndii a worrying development. He has an international reputation but not just that - a possible sign of gov't response to people's assembly— Adrian Blomfield (@adrianblomfield) December 3, 2017

Jubilee has allegedly arrested NASA strategist Dr. David Ndii for his stance on people's assembly and recession politics. The system keeps exposing its pettiness.— Bob Odhiambo (@Bob_Odhiambo) December 3, 2017

CID officers have arrested Dr David Ndii over the issue of People Assembly. Both Party Leader Raila Odinga and Deputy Hassan Joho have been briefed and are handling the issue. Raila has asked Ndii not to cooperate with CID until governors Joho and Kingi get in touch with him.— Lloyd Onyango (@lloydOnyango) December 3, 2017

The arrest of David Ndii marks the beginning of the Zimbabwenization of our nation. If we don't resist it now, we'll have to wait for the army to help us out after 37 years.#FreeDavidNdii— Joshua K. Njenga (@JKNjenga) December 3, 2017

David Ndii is target because of his Loyalty to the opposition and not helping Uthamakistan #ReleaseDavidNdii #ReleaseNdii— daqane (@itsDaqane) December 3, 2017

David Ndii has no equal in Jubilee.
David Ndii is world renowned economist that must be respected.
David Ndii speaks and articulated what most voiceless Kenyans have in their minds. #ReleaseDavidNdii— A Karani Onsomu (@erwoti) December 3, 2017

Uhuru thinks that by arresting and detaining David Ndii,he has stopped an idea whose time has come. Desperate. What has David Ndii done for him to be arrested? ZILCH! Is this what Kenya has turned in to?NASA should act fast.Patriots are ready to defend their rights. #ReleaseNdii— Goga Junior (@GogaJunior1) December 3, 2017

The Jubilee regime is a clear and present danger to the republic. Only criminal states disappear citizens. Release Dr David Ndii forthwith. The voice of the people can’t be stilled.— Prof Makau Mutua (@makaumutua) December 4, 2017

Arresting Dr David Ndii would only mean that the Kenyans will get more agitated and aggressive in the fight, this is good for the liberation— Upright Man (@owuorerick1) December 4, 2017

RELEASE David Ndii. Jubilee regime should not TEST people's patience. Arresting Ndii won't help anything. Let him be— Philip Etale (@EtalePhilip) December 4, 2017

It's only in NASA where all tribes enjoy freedom.David Ndii arrest tells you how NASA is an all inclusive outfit unlike the tribal outfit called Jubilee that has a kikuyu and kalenjin following alone.Kenya is deeply divided but dangerously calm— Erick Atitwa (@AtitwaGmail) December 4, 2017