Mr Echesa, who was arrested on Friday, was freed shortly before 7pm. Earlier, police had indicated that they planned to submit an application to hold Mr Echesa and Mr Malala longer to conclude investigations. Mr Orengo, Mr Ayacko and Mr Kajwang’ termed the trend by detectives to first detain suspects then look for evidence later as a display of impunity. Defending Mr Malala, Mr Orengo said nothing concrete had emerged from his detention, which he said was “malicious and being executed because other leaders from the other side of the political divide are being held”. PERSECUTION“We hope this is not persecution of Mr Malala because of his demand for a statement by the Interior ministry on the Matungu killings,” said Mr Orengo.

Source: Daily Nation May 19, 2019 19:41 UTC