The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has distanced itself from Thursday's raid on former Kakamega Cleophas Malala's home.
In a statement, EACC said the reports by the media indicating that the anti-graft body was part of the team that visited Malala's home are not untrue.
"It is reported in a section of the media that EACC, yesterday, visited the home of Senator Cleophas Malala seeking to arrest him. EACC Kenya clarifies that it was not involved in the reported arrest facing the politician," the statement read on Friday.
The clarification comes after a team comprising police officers and Directorate and Criminal Investigations detectives camped at Malala's home to arrest him over an alleged assault.
Western regional police commander Perris Kimani said Malala was wanted for four assault cases and one robbery with violence case.
She said complaints had been filed against him and he was required to give further information.
"He was summoned to come and give more information on the complaints before it is decided whether to take him to court or not but he didn't show up," Kimani said.
Malala’s father David Major protested the raid terming it political and an affront to democracy.
"If you want Malala in the station, he can come there anytime. You don't need to raid his home like this, without even a warrant," he said.
Major said the police had been sent to frame Malala with robbery with violence and it was unacceptable.
