Matiang’i Ally Vincent Kemosi Mogaka Released After Arrest

 Former West Mugirango Member of Parliament Hon. Vincent Kemosi Mogaka has been released after being arrested by police over allegations that he was involved in planning the June 25 demonstrations held to commemorate victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests.

Mogaka, a close confidant of Jubilee Party presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang’i, was taken into custody ahead of the demonstrations before being released later. His arrest drew criticism from supporters and opposition figures who viewed the move as politically motivated.

Following his release, the outspoken former legislator vowed that neither arrests nor intimidation would silence him in his advocacy for the people of West Mugirango and Kenyans at large.

“No amount of intimidation, harassment, or arrests will silence me in my fight for the people of West Mugirango and Kenyans at large,” Mogaka said in a statement.

He accused the government of failing to address the concerns and expectations of many Kenyans, adding that attempts to suppress dissent would not change the country’s political trajectory.

“I will not be cowed into submission by a government that has failed to live up to the hopes and expectations of millions of Kenyans,” he stated.

The former MP maintained that the ultimate judgment on the country’s leadership would come from voters at the ballot box.

“The people will ultimately have their say at the ballot box, and their verdict will shape the country’s future,” he said.

Mogaka further insisted that his arrest would not stop him from speaking out on matters affecting Kenyans.

“You can arrest me today, tomorrow, or any other day, but I will remain steadfast in speaking what I believe to be the truth. WANTAM is constant,” he added.

The lawmaker is considered one of Dr. Fred Matiang’i’s key political allies in the Gusii region and has been vocal in supporting the former Interior Cabinet Secretary’s presidential ambitions.

His arrest came amid heightened political tensions surrounding the June 25 commemorative demonstrations, which were organized to honor young Kenyans who lost their lives during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests. While authorities reportedly suspected him of playing a role in mobilizing or planning the demonstrations, no formal charges had been announced by the time of his release.

The incident is likely to fuel further debate over political freedoms, freedom of assembly, and the government’s handling of opposition figures and protest organizers as the country gears up for future political contests.