Two MPs from Kakamega have condemned the arrest of former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala and the alleged harassment of students from Butere Girls High School, terming the actions as politically motivated and unnecessary.
The leaders have called for restraint and a respect for democratic space, warning that the politicization of education and intimidation of students sets a dangerous precedent.
Lurambi MP Bishop Titus Khamala and his Butere counterpart Tindi Mwale, condemned the arrest of Malala and the harassment of innocent students, warning that such tactics only serve to elevate political opponents and gain them public sympathy. "In this world of politics, the worst mistake that can be made is to intimidate your political opponent publicly.
With such a blatant and misinformed miscalculation, Senator Cleophas Malala has reaped immense political capital.
