- DCI says missing blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia is not in police custody
- An affidavit claims he posted content inciting people to storm the State House
- Police searched his house in Kinoo but did not find him
- Items like laptops, phones, and passports were taken for investigation
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has refuted claims that blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia is being held by the state. Through an affidavit presented in court, the agency said Kinyagia has not been arrested and is not under their custody. This was in response to a habeas corpus application filed by the blogger’s legal team demanding his release or disclosure of his whereabouts.
DCI’s lawyer, while addressing the High Court, stated:
“The second respondent did not arrest the second petitioner. He is not in our custody, and our client does not know his whereabouts.”
In the affidavit signed by Sergeant Samuel Itegi, the DCI mentioned that they had been monitoring Kinyagia over alleged incitement. According to the officers, they received intelligence on June 20, 2025, connecting him to posts on social media encouraging people to storm the State House — something considered a national security threat.
The posts reportedly included a protest timetable that circulated online on June 19. The protest was meant to honour the youth killed in earlier demonstrations near Parliament in June 2024.
DCI detectives say they visited Kinyagia’s home in Kinoo but found it locked and empty. His mobile phones were off, and he was not at the location. On the night of June 21, they searched his apartment without a warrant, citing provisions in the law that allow such action under emergency conditions.
During the search, police claimed to have found electronic devices including laptops and phones, two Kenyan passports, and a COVID-19 vaccination card. The operation was reportedly witnessed by the caretaker, Jane Njango, who said Kinyagia had left earlier that day with a man and two women.
The DCI further revealed that they had already arrested and charged other individuals who were allegedly involved in posting similar content online. However, they did not give specific names or details about those cases.
Even with the DCI denying any involvement, Kinyagia’s legal team stands firm. They say he was taken by state officers and is being kept in an unknown location. They insist the government must explain where he is and why he is not being presented in court if he is in custody.
Meanwhile, the DCI is asking the High Court to dismiss the petition and give their investigators more time to complete the probe.
