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Blogger Alai released by police after ‘Jomo’ intervenes


Controversial blogger Robert Alai is a free man after spending more than 24 hours in police custody.

“I am out,” Alai confirmed via his official Facebook page at about 4:4pm on Saturday.

The blogger, without substantiating, also thanked one “Jomo” for helping him secure freedom.

He however went on to blast “some people” whom he did not name, for misusing the police force and the name of President Uhuru Kenyatta.

PHOTO | SCREENSHOT
PHOTO | SCREENSHOT

Alai also went on to suggest the government had deployed four flying squad cars to arrest him.

He was reportedly blocked off a public road by plain clothes police officers and arrested at gunpoint.

Earlier, Alai’s arrest and detention elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans on social media, with a majority calling for his release.

Interestingly, Alai’s arrest was initially announced via his own Facebook account, leading to speculation the popular social media user has shared his Facebook password to a confidant who could help him relay information in the event he landed in trouble.

Alai’s arrest was the most discussed subject on social media by Kenyans on Saturday, under the #FreeAlai hashtag.