Digital strategist and Jubilee organising secretary Pauline Njoroge has revealed how the fourth President of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, stepped in to assist her after she was arrested in Kilifi.

Speaking during an interview aired on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Pauline, who made headlines in June 2023 after her arrest while working for Azimio la Umoja during its intensified demonstrations on the Finance Bill and the high cost of living – spearheaded by the late Raila Odinga – stated that the arrest took place in Watamu, Kilifi.

She said that trumped-up charges were filed against her, accusing her of drug possession, which she described as a political witch-hunt because of her opposition work.

She further stated that after her arrest, her friends informed her that the retired president had instructed them to secure the best lawyers for her and assured them that he would cover all legal fees, a gesture Njoroge described as a great relief from her party leader.

She went on to thank the fourth president for his intervention and support following her arrest on what she termed trumped-up charges, which were later dismissed by the courts.

“Thank God for the former president who said that he is going to take care of all the legal fees so we get the best lawyers,” she said.

Political ambitions

Pauline Njoroge has also come out to explain why she is interested in vying for a political seat in Nairobi City.

Speaking during the same sitdown, Njoroge said she was born in Githunguri and that from a young age she had always harboured ambitions of vying for a political seat in her home constituency. However, after moving to Nairobi, she said her political ambitions shifted to the city.

She expressed disappointment with the current state of Nairobi, taking issue with Governor Johnson Sakaja’s slogan “Nairobi lazima iwork”, saying the reality on the ground is that “Nairobi haiwork.” According to her, the city is not functioning as expected.

Nairobi challenges

Njoroge cited several challenges affecting city residents, including poor water and sanitation services, which she said are critical to the survival of Nairobians but are largely lacking, leaving residents in turmoil and negatively affecting their daily lives.