Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has accused police of abuse of authority after officers allegedly blocked visitors from accessing her Maraigushu home in Nakuru County on Saturday.
Speaking through videos shared on her Facebook page, Kihara claimed dozens of officers had erected multiple roadblocks along the road leading to her residence, turning away her guests without explanation. The MP described the move as “unwarranted and intimidating,” insisting she was exercising her right to host visitors on her private property.
Footage from the scene showed uniformed officers, some armed with batons and rifles, stationed at various points near her home. In one exchange, a visibly frustrated Kihara confronted an officer, questioning why she needed permission to enter her own property. The officer responded that she should seek clarification from the Officer Commanding Police Division (OCPD).
“I don’t need permission to go to my house. An illegal meeting at my house? This is interesting,” Kihara remarked, dismissing claims that she was hosting a prohibited gathering.
The MP later told the press that the officer in charge claimed they were on a routine patrol. However, she questioned why more than three roadblocks had been set up in the area something she said she had never experienced before.
“We have police outside my gate. The officer is telling me to call the OCPD because I am holding an illegal meeting,” Kihara reiterated. “I know my rights, and I have been elected by these people. I can host whoever I want at my home.”
When contacted, Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyagah said he was unaware of the incident but promised to reach out to the regional commander for clarification.
Kihara condemned the police action, arguing that law enforcement resources should be focused on pressing security concerns rather than blocking elected leaders from meeting constituents.
Her remarks come amid rising tensions in the political landscape, with several opposition-aligned leaders in recent months alleging targeted harassment, including similar police blockades.
“This is intimidation, and it will not work,” Kihara asserted, vowing to continue engaging with her supporters.
