Opposition Leader Demands Release Of MPs In Kenya

Kenya’s opposition leader, Raila Odinga has demanded the release of arrested Members of Parliament, MPs.

This comes after four Kenyan MPs were charged with unlawful assembly after taking part in anti-government protests on Monday

Mr. Odinga condemned what he described as “illegal arrests”, two of those held were leading members of the opposition in parliament.

Report says more than 200 people were detained.

Mr. Odinga said “these patriotic Kenyans… have done nothing wrong. We demand that the charges be dropped unconditionally with immediate effect.”

Meanwhile, police tear-gassed Mr. Odinga’s convoy in the capital, Nairobi during the demonstrations.

Report says running battles took place on the main Kenyatta Avenue between police and demonstrators, some of whom threw stones at the security officers.

BBC/Christopher Ojilere