Former Laikipia Governor, Nderitu Muriithi was arrested while leading the Saba Saba protest in Nyahururu. He was arrested alongside politician Carolyn Wanjiku who vied for Laikipia West Parliamentary seat. The former governor and his team were arrested and held in Nyahururu Police Station where they were never informed of the reasons for arrest.
The Nyahururu Sub-county police Commissioner, Jackiline Gacheri confirmed the arrest of the former Governor and his team and stated the reason for arrest was leading a protest.