However, the lawmaker ignored the police and drove off. He was then given a hot chase and subsequently arrested.

Police were shocked to realise that it was the legislator who was sitting behind the wheels and yet driving so recklessly.

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Apparently, for the sake of certainty, the law enforcers examined Peter Kihara and the breatalyser detected that the lawmaker who should know better had actually flouted the laws.

Nairobi County police commander, Joseph Ole Tito confirmed the incident, saying the MP had been detained and would be charged for the offence on Thursday.