Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi has strongly criticized blogger Ndiangui Kinyangia for going into hiding and misleading the public, despite nationwide efforts to demand his release.
Mwangi expressed his anger on X (formerly Twitter) just hours after Ndiangui’s family confirmed that he had deliberately gone underground to avoid arrest by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The outspoken activist did not hold back, calling Ndiangui’s actions criminal and accusing him of deceiving a nation that had been praying for his safety.
Mwangi also condemned the blogger’s family for failing to be honest with the public about his whereabouts while Kenyans rallied behind him. He even referred to Ndiangui using President William Ruto’s nickname, “Kasongo”, to express his disappointment.
“What Ndiangui Kinyangia has done is not only wrong but also criminal. An entire country stood up for him, believing he had been abducted, while in reality, he was hiding. Shame on him and shame on his family for lying to the people of Kenya. Kasongo Yeye!” Mwangi posted.
Earlier on Thursday morning, the family’s lawyer, Wahome Thuku, officially confirmed that Ndiangui had reached out to one of his family members on Tuesday evening.
According to the lawyer, the blogger said he was in hiding at an undisclosed location, fearing imminent arrest by the authorities.
“I want to inform Kenyans that Mr. Ndiangui, who had been reported missing since last week, has now contacted his family. He assured them he is safe, healthy, and okay,” Wahome said.
Thuku also confirmed that the fear of arrest was justified. He revealed that DCI officers had already raided Ndiangui’s home, breaking in while he was away and taking some of his personal belongings.
“Ndiangui believes his fears were real. The DCI broke into his house while he wasn’t there and took away several items. The family later reported this incident to Kinoo Police Station,” the lawyer explained.
Ndiangui’s disappearance had sparked national concern, with many Kenyans demanding answers from the police and calling for his immediate release. The blogger had vanished shortly after he posted the planned schedule for the June 25 protests on his X page.
The issue even reached the courts, where the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, and DCI Director, Mohammed Amin, were ordered to present Ndiangui in court by June 30.
However, the discovery that he was never detained by the police has led to backlash and renewed debate. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei also weighed in, defending the law enforcement agencies.
“It’s unfortunate that a government office was wrongly accused and judged harshly without knowing the full facts,” Sing’Oei said.
Ndiangui is now expected to appear before the High Court today, Thursday, July 3, to face any legal proceedings or respond to charges that may be brought against him.
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