Former MP Keter arrested for firearms trafficking and incitement, says DCI

In a statement, DCI stated that Keter was not abducted, but rather arrested for 'Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms and Incitement to Violence'.

"Contrary to the misinformation circulating on social media on alleged abduction of Hon Alfred Keter by unknown men, this is to confirm that Hon Keter was arrested earlier today by NPS Officers for Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms and Incitement to Violence," the Directorate said. 

DCI refuted claims on social media that Keter was arrested, stating that he was arrested by police and booked at Kamukunji Police Station.

"He was booked at Kamukunji Police Station and later released pending Forensic Analysis of exhibits. Thereafter the file will be forwarded to the ODPP for direction."

DCI warned the public not to speculate on Keter's alleged abduction.

"Police are urging members of the public to refrain from acts of violence, hate speech and malice for sustained peace and security in our beloved country," DCI further said.

This comes after Keter was forced out of his car in Kileleshwa on Sunday, while his wife and children looked on in horror.

Faith Odhiambo, President of the Law Society of Kenya, later revealed that Keter had been taken to the Kamukunji Police Station.

Keter has been a vocal critic of the current government, calling for protests against Kenya's Kwanza administration.

His 'arrest' comes amid sustained abductions by percieved organisers of the recent protests against the unpopular Finance Bill 2024, which sawa protesters storm Parliament.