Grace Njoki, one of the women who disrupted Health Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa’s press briefing at Afya House last week, has been released after paying a KSh10,000 cash bail.

Njoki, whose arrest sparked outrage, was freed following the intervention of former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko. Accompanied by lawyers and friends, Sonko played a key role in negotiating her release.

“She was accused of causing disturbances by walking in on the Health CS. However, we have managed to secure her release,” Sonko said.

Njoki has claimed she was mishandled by arresting officers who allegedly failed to inform her of the charges against her.

“They didn’t tell me why they were arresting me. Instead, they caused a commotion in the hospital where I was,” Njoki stated, recounting her ordeal.

Njoki, who suffers from a heart condition, described her experience as distressing and accused the authorities of disregarding her health issues during her arrest.

“I have a heart condition, but they didn’t care. They dragged me around and moved me through town, insisting I write a statement about something I didn’t understand,” she said.

Njoki’s arrest came during a chaotic scene at Afya House, where a group of women interrupted Dr. Barasa’s press briefing to protest alleged failures in the healthcare system. The incident has reignited public debate about freedom of expression and the conduct of law enforcement.

As the matter unfolds, Njoki says she is consulting her legal team to pursue justice for what she describes as an infringement on her rights.

Sonko had gone to the Capital Hill Police Station to secure her release, accompanied by lawyers Omwanza for LSK, Senator Maanzo, family lawyer Johstone Jnr, and Njiru Ndegwa.