Pauline Njoroge arrested

By Peter Ochieng

Popular Azimio La Umoja One Kenya blogger Pauline Njoroge has been arrested.

According to lawyer Ndegwa Njiru, Njoroge was arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers in Watatu, Kilifi County.

"Pauline Njoroge @paulinenjoroge arrested by Watamu DCI officers," the lawyer wrote in a tweet.

Azimio deputy principal, Martha Karua called for her immediate release.

She was allegedly arrested over a tweet she shared some hours ago.

In her tweet, the blogger alleged 'persecution' of residents of Kisumu, especially Nyalenda estate for their role in anti-government demos.

She is an ally of retired President Uhuru Kenyatta, and an ardent supporter of Azimio leader, Raila Odinga.