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Gachagua defends Linturi after he is arrested over inflammatory remarks

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua in Mukurweini, Nyeri, on September 29, 2021. [Mose Sammy, Standard]

Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua has castigated the government for allegedly using the criminal system to harass, intimidate and persecute political leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto.

Gachagua’s remarks come after the arrest of Meru Senator Mithika Linturi over alleged inflammatory remarks during the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) rally held in Eldoret on Saturday.

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