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Kenya: DCI Accused of Blocking Lawyers From Seeing Arrested MP Kaguchia

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Mukurwe-ini Member of Parliament John Kaguchia was arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi on the morning of the report. Following the arrest, Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo publicly accused the DCI of obstructing the legal process by denying the MP access to his legal counsel.

The incident has raised concerns regarding the treatment of detained officials and the right to legal representation during police custody. The DCI has not yet issued a formal response to the allegations made by Senator Maanzo regarding the denial of access.

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