Kitui South incoming Member of Parliament Hon. Gladys Mami Kivoto has continued to receive an outpouring of support from residents of Kitui South and beyond following her arrest on Thursday and subsequent release.

The arrest has triggered a strong reaction on social media, with scores of residents expressing solidarity with Hon. Mami Kivoto describing the incident as a desperate attempt to intimidate her ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Kivoto was arrested by officers from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in circumstances that have sparked intense debate among residents. She was later released, prompting a wave of messages of encouragement from her supporters across the constituency.

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Following her release, many residents have taken to social media to condemn what they perceive as political intimidation, insisting that the arrest will not deter Hon. Mami Kivoto from pursuing her 2027 political ambitions, with supporters assuring her of their continued backing ahead of the 2027 elections.

The growing online support comes at a time when Kivoto has increasingly positioned herself as a serious contender for the Kitui South parliamentary seat in 2027. Her declaration of interest has already generated considerable political activity within the constituency, with many residents expressing confidence in her as the candidate capable of ushering in a new chapter for Kitui South.

Many residents say that attempts to silence or intimidate her will only strengthen her political standing, with many using the hashtags #MamiKivoto2027 #KituiSouth001 and #ThePeople’sMP to rally support around her candidature.

Kivoto has also continued to cultivate a grassroots presence across the 6 wards of Kitui South, where she has been engaging residents through community activities and development-oriented initiatives.

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Some residents have also used the incident to renew calls for what they describe as a fair and issue-based political contest in Kitui South, urging political leaders to focus on their respective agendas for the constituency and stop intimidating their opponents.

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