Gatundu MP Moses Kuria has been arrested.
Kuria was apprehended for assaulting a Royal Media Services journalist.
The move by the police officers came after calls for his arrest intensified following the incident that took place on December 8 2019.
The lawmaker is currently at the Kilimani Police Station recording a statement.
GATUNDU MP Moses Kuria arrested for allegedly assaulting a woman at Royal Media Services studios. pic.twitter.com/ahvxuSZkxJ
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BREAKING NEWS: Gatundu Member of Parliament Moses Kuria arrested over alleged assault on woman at Royal Media Services premises. #KTNNewsCentre pic.twitter.com/dGqGHeFsJg
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On Friday, netizens through the #ArrestMosesKuria hashtag demanded for DCI boss George Kinoti to take action after the video of the lady went viral.
The victim identified as Joyce Wanja, revealed that Kuria punched her in the face during an interview at Royal Media Services.
Wanja narrated that the MP resulted in the action after she ridiculed him while discussing issues on the BBI on the Inooro TV show identified as Kirîrîmbi.
Moses Kuria assaulted this woman and yet nothing had been done so far ! @DCI_Kenya , kazi kwenu #ArrestMosesKuria pic.twitter.com/6H8XDDPmEc
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According to the Kiambu lady, the controversial politician was irked when she openly condemned him for his remarks during a fundraising event for orphans held in Kiambu County.
It was stated that Kuria during the function insulted the women and stated that they wore smelly underwears.
The activist highlighted that such opinions were not suitable for such an event that had children.
Wanja noted that the legislator was out of order while addressing women in such a manner and should be taught a lesson.