Raila Odinga ally Richard Onyonka arrested!

Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament and Raila Odinga number one confidant from Kisii Nyanza Richard Onyonka has been arrested.

Onyonka was apprehended on Tuesday Morning, 11th of January 2022 by officers from the Directorate of Criminal investigation.

Onyonka’s arrest comes following an order issued by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin Haji on Monday that was catalyst by uproar from members of the public after the MP altered inciteful remarks during his campaign.

DPP Haji wrote a letter to Inspector General Hillary Mutyambai on Monday, directing that investigations to start immediately surrounding video where Onyonka is captured uttering alleged unlawful remarks.

“Reference is made to a video clip circulating on social media platforms in which Hon. Richard Onyonka, MP for Kitutu Mache Constituency is addressing a gathering in Kisii County,” Haji’s letter started.

In a video that has since gone viral, the MP is seen addressing crowd in response to remarks made during DP Ruto’s campaign in Eldoret.

“… Ningependa kumwambia ndugu yangu William Ruto; usijaribu kuharibu Kenya kama nchi kwa sababu unataka uongozi kwa kifua

“Mkisii anajitafutia, mkisii amejipanga Kenya mzima. Ukigusa mkisii tutakutafuta hata wewe mahali utakuwa… wakati huu ukigusa mkisii hata mmoja hutaweza kuja hapa Kisii,” says Onyonka

Onyonka’s arrest comes two days after DP Ruto ally Senator Mithika Linturi was arrested for allegedly making isnsiteful remarks. More