Drunk Jubilee MP arrested

07 June 2018 at 04:44

He has spent a night in police cells.

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Jubilee and Mathioya Constituency MP Peter Kihara spent Wednesday night at the Kilimani police cell after he was arrested by traffic police officers.

The legislator was flagged down by police while 'recklessly' driving from Madaraka at around 8pm.

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A chase ensued, leading to his arrest on Mbagathi Way after an alcohol test showed he had exceeded the allowable limits.

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