According to the Azimio coalition, Wycliffe Oparanya, the head of the organization, was allegedly detained in connection with the protests on Wednesday.

During a press conference at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Foundation, Eugene Wamalwa remarked, "Among those in police custody is our very capable member of Parliament for Mavoko, the honorable Patrick Makau, and as we speak we have just learned of the arrest of the honorable Wycliffe Ambetsa Oparanya."

Police stated that Oparanya was being held in Kakamega when they verified his detention.

In a brief statement on Wednesday, Interior CS Kithure Kindiki warned that those responsible for organizing the disorderly protests and those who funded them would not escape punishment.


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To expeditiously complete investigations and move forward with the arrest and prosecution of all those involved in the planning and execution of the crimes committed today, including those who funded or otherwise assisted or abetted the offenders, Kindiki said, "The Government has tonight mobilized all the law enforcement agencies of the State and the institutions of our country's criminal justice system."

Kindiki attributed the violence, looting, and destruction of both public and private property that characterized the protests to the protest organizers.

"They misled the police into believing they would be holding a peaceful political rally at the Kamukunji grounds, only for them to unleash terror on innocent Kenyans, resulting in the loss of life, grievous injuries to numerous law enforcement personnel and civilians, and irreparable economic damage to the nation," Kindiki continued.


As he was being brought to the home of Funyula MP Wilberforce Mundenyo on Wednesday, Oparanya alleged that police had shot at his car in Busia while he was there "for a cup of tea".

"You can see that they targeted my automobile, and there was no demonstration at all at that time. Oparanya informed the journalists, "We were heading to Mheshimiwa's place for some tea, and then we would appear in town later.