A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders went into hiding after learning they were targeted for possible arrest for organizing goons to attack anti-government protesters.
Police sources in Nairobi said they were tracking for arrest at least five Kenya Kwanza politicians who had been mentioned in the scheme.
This was aimed at averting any chaos that may break out either Wednesday, Thursday or Friday in the planned protests.
Intelligence reports had indicated a section of politicians were paying and arming goons to cause mayhem.
This includes raiding private property, officials said.
Four of those targeted and in hiding are former Members of Parliament. They are said to have been mobilising goons for chaos.
Others are serving MPs and MCAs, officials said.
“What they are planning is criminal and they are being sought for now," an officer said.
Undercover officers were sent to various parts of the city and outside in an effort to get the targeted group.
Teams sent to their homes in the city and upcountry did not find them.
They were still searching for them by Wednesday morning.
The officers were also investigating videos in circulation showing a group arming themselves with machetes and in an oathing session.
The anti-government protests called over the high cost of living among others have grounded operations in major cities and towns.
The demonstrations called by Azimio leaders and which the government has claimed were facilitated by ex-President Uhuru Kenyatta, have paralysed operations in most parts of the country.
Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome declared the planned protests illegal. According to Koome, the organizers of the protests had by Tuesday evening not made any formal notification to the police on the planned gatherings.
He warned Kenyans against participating in the demos, saying the police would accordingly deal with demonstrators.
Long distance drivers were urged by their organization to be cautious and if possible suspend their trips.
Kenya Railways announced the suspension of train services in Nairobi over the protests.
Some public service vehicles also announced they would keep off roads and monitor the situation.
