DCI summons Ndiang’ui as questions mount over his abduction

By Newsflash Writer

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has summoned blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia for questioning, even as public scrutiny intensifies over his recent disappearance and dramatic reappearance.

In a statement released by the National Police Service (NPS) on Wednesday, July 3, the police confirmed Ndiang’ui had resurfaced from what they termed “his hideout” and subsequently appeared in court.

The police, however, maintained that he had never been in their custody, dismissing widespread claims that he was abducted by law enforcement officers.

“Ndiang’ui Kinyagia remains a person of interest and is hereby urged to present himself to the DCI Headquarters to record a statement,” read the statement signed by NPS spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga.

The blogger’s disappearance had stirred national outrage, with both mainstream and social media users accusing the police of enforced disappearance. His mysterious return has done little to quell the speculation, with some Kenyans insisting that he was indeed in the hands of the DCI and only released after public pressure mounted for his safe return.

Adding to the controversy, High Court Judge Chacha Mwita had earlier issued a directive ordering DCI boss Mohamed Amin to produce Ndiang’ui in court, “dead or alive,” amid concerns for his safety and mounting legal pressure.

Police deny involvement

Despite the swirling allegations, the National Police Service has doubled down on its position, stating unequivocally that Ndiang’ui’s disappearance was not at the hands of law enforcement. The Service condemned what it termed a growing trend of individuals “faking abductions” to manipulate public sentiment.

“We take great exception to the emerging trend whereby individuals feign abduction and provide false information to the police, intending to generate a misleading narrative that exploits public outrage and sensational headlines,” the NPS said.

According to the Service, such acts not only damage the reputation of the police but also stir unnecessary fear among citizens. The statement warned that faking abductions and lying to authorities are criminal offences punishable under Kenyan law.

Public skepticism lingers

Despite the official statement, many Kenyans remain unconvinced by the police’s narrative. Critics argue that Ndiang’ui’s sudden reappearance, just days after the court order, raises more questions than answers.

The police have reiterated their commitment to constitutional values, political neutrality, and operational independence, even as they face a credibility test over their handling of the Ndiang’ui saga.