Arbitrary arrest of leaders only serves to legitimise dissent

The arrest of Dr David Ndii at a hotel in the South Coast was a low moment for the Kenya Police Service. My initial assumption was that Ndii was discovered actively engaging in activities that were so treacherous, that the State felt they required immediate attention.

The assumption was if he had been given any warning prior to the arrest, or been summoned to appear before the police, it would have been too late and may have prejudiced national security. He might even have disappeared with the evidence of the nefarious acts he was engaging in.