The Wiper party leader said Kibagendi was arrested in Nairobi, moved through several police stations, and later charged in Narok, far from where the alleged offence occurred.
Kalonzo claimed the manner of the arrest pointed to a deliberate attempt to punish and frustrate government critics, rather than pursue justice. He said ferrying suspects across counties before charging them amounted to what he called persecution by geography.
According to police records, Kibagendi was arrested over an alleged assault and malicious damage to property linked to an incident that occurred in Kisii in November 2025. CCTV footage of the altercation later circulated widely online.
The MP was first taken to DCI headquarters and Muthaiga Police Station before being transported to Narok Law Courts, where he denied the charges and was released on cash bail or bond.
Kalonzo argued that while no one is above the law, arrests must follow due process and respect constitutional rights. He warned that selective enforcement breeds fear and weakens public trust in state institutions.
The former vice president also linked the arrest to a wider pattern, saying several outspoken leaders have recently faced police action after criticizing the Ruto administration.
Government officials have maintained that the law applies equally to all, insisting the case against Kibagendi is purely criminal and not political.
As the matter proceeds in court, many Kenyans are left asking whether justice is being applied evenly, or whether power is shaping who feels the weight of the law, and how. This question lingers in public debate nationwide.
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