Former Tetu legislator James Ndung’u Gethenji was on Friday after 10pm released from police custody. Gethenji was arrested on Friday over a property tussle with his brother Gitahi Gethenji.
Daily Nation reports that, the two brothers have been battling over dispute over a Sh1.2 billion property located in Nairobi’s high-end Kitisuru Estate.
In July, he was charged in court for breach of peace in the land tussle. He was released on a Sh50, 000 cash bail pending the hearing and determination of the case.
The lawmaker told the court the property in question belongs to him. He also argued that there is no reason for him to be reprimanded for reaping where he sow. He accused the brother of attempting to rob his what rightfully belongs to him.
"The property, which is at the centre of dispute, is owned by Mr Gethenji who developed it and is managing it. He is still managing it and his brothers have teamed up with some of the buyers of the 60 houses each going for over Sh200 million to seek leadership and management roles," the former MP told the court.
The matter caused bad blood between the two before the arrest.