Linda Mwananchi condemns arrest of Trans Nzoia Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale
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NAIROBI,Kenya Nov 3 – The Linda Mwananchi movement has condemned the arrest of Trans Nzoia County Assembly Deputy Speaker Obed Mwale, accusing the government of using police officers to intimidate leaders opposed to President William Ruto’s administration.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the movement demanded Mwale’s immediate release, describing his arrest as politically motivated and part of what it termed a growing campaign of harassment against its leaders and supporters in Trans Nzoia County.
Mwale, who is also the Matisi Ward MCA and a prospective Linda Mwananchi candidate for the Trans Nzoia Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, was arrested in Kitale and transferred to Kapenguria Police Station in neighbouring West Pokot County.
