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Stop arrests on Fridays and long weekends, MPs tell police

In a heated debate, the MPs opposed the arrests they say are aimed at intimidating and harassing Kenyans. [File, Standard Digital]

The police are on the spot for arresting and detaining suspects, including VIPs on Fridays and public holidays.

MPs now claim that the practice that has seen a number of them spend long weekends behind bars is meant to harass and intimidate innocent Kenyans as they wait to be presented in court.

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