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Naivasha MP recounts ordeal after dramatic night in police cell
22nd July, 2025 08:06 AM
Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has spoken out about her experience following a dramatic arrest at her home that saw her spend a night in police custody. The legislator recounted the events during an interview on K24 TV, offering a glimpse into what she described as her first ever encounter with life behind bars.
Kihara revealed that she was placed alone in a cell without a seat, spending the night isolated. While she tried to maintain a light tone during the interview—joking that she was “the only criminal in that cell”—she declined to go into further details about the circumstances surrounding her detention.
However, she was clear in her view that the arrest was not a coincidence but politically driven. Without naming names, Kihara suggested that her political stand had made her a target, and her apprehension was part of a broader pattern of silencing dissent within the current regime.
“There was no seat. I was the only woman in that cell; I was the only criminal in that cell, but my incarceration was purely political,” Kihara said.
Her concerns
When asked whether she regrets supporting the administration she now believes is behind her arrest, the Naivasha MP admitted feeling disappointed but stood by her decision. She stated that she wasn’t shaken by the incident, only angered by the fact that there was no legitimate reason for her arrest.
Kihara noted that during the 2022 elections, she had only two choices and made the decision she believed was best at the time. She added that while she does not regret her choice, she feels let down by the outcome. According to her, the expectations she had when supporting the current leadership have not been met.
“I was not shaken. I was just angry because there was no reason, completely, but I don’t regret it because of the two candidates. I had to choose one. The only thing I know is that I have been let down because what I expected is not what I am getting,” she added.
