Former Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang'i has moved to court seeking anticipatory bail after his home was allegedly raided his home in Karen on Wednesday night.
Through lawyer Danstan Omari, Matiang'i told the court that his rights were being violated and his impending arrest had put his family in a state of fear.
Omari said the former CS is being targeted after his remarks at the late former Education CS George Magoha's home.
"The Applicant is aware that his woes got worse when he gave a speech at the home of the late Prof Magoha where he shared the lessons on public service that he had learnt from the deceased.
"His security was withdrawn the next day and the impending arrest is part of the scheme to harass and silence him forever,” reads court documents.
Raila on Matiang'i arrest
Addressing the media at Matiang'i's home last night, Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga said he was ready to protect the former powerful CS.
"Dr. Fred Matiang’i is a former Interior CS and civility demands that the illegitimate regime in place accords him due process and his rights.
"We will not allow the dark days of repression to return. We shall stand with him to the end. I am not leaving his home tonight until this matter is resolved.
"He can count on our support and solidarity as Azimio. Haramu haitalala! Kenya ni kubwa kushinda mtu yeyote mmoja!" Raila said.
