High Court Bars Police from Arresting Activist Ndiangui Kinyagia
The High Court has stopped the police from arresting popular blogger and activist Ndiangui Kinyagia—at least for the next two weeks. This decision comes after his family chose not to speak to the media about the controversial nature of his recent disappearance.
During a court session held on Thursday, July 3, Justice Chacha Mwita granted an order that allows Ndiangui’s family to spend time with him. The court noted that he needs medical attention and that his loved ones deserve to hear directly from him about his sudden 13-day disappearance.
As a result, the court ordered the police not to arrest Ndiangui until after the matter is discussed in two upcoming court mentions scheduled for July 18 and July 24.
News of Ndiangui’s reappearance was first made public by the family’s lawyer, Wahome Thuku. In a Facebook post shared on Thursday, July 3, Thuku confirmed that Ndiangui had reached out to a family member two days earlier. According to Thuku, Ndiangui had been in hiding due to fears for his life.
“I wish to inform Kenyans that Mr. Ndiangui, who went missing last week, contacted his family and is alive, healthy, and safe. He spoke to a family member on Tuesday evening from a location that remains undisclosed,” Thuku stated.
Thuku explained that Ndiangui went into hiding after learning that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were allegedly pursuing him over undisclosed criminal accusations. The fear of arrest or harm reportedly led him to keep away from the public eye.
However, his sudden appearance in court sparked mixed reactions among Kenyans. Some members of the public felt misled and expressed anger, accusing him of playing with people’s emotions. Many had believed he had been kidnapped, possibly by people suspected to be DCI officers.
Rumors began circulating online that Ndiangui may have staged his own disappearance. Thuku addressed these claims directly. He pointed out that before Ndiangui vanished, police officers were seen at his house.
This, he said, had been reported and confirmed by the police themselves in a sworn affidavit filed in court.
“The police were spotted breaking into Ndiangui’s home. This incident was reported and later acknowledged by the police through a sworn statement. So, if anyone is claiming this was a staged disappearance, then they must explain if the break-in by DCI officers was also part of that plan,” Thuku argued.
Despite the controversy, Thuku maintained that some sensitive matters would be handled privately. He added that the family planned to sit down with Ndiangui to better understand what happened during the time he was missing.
Earlier, DCI Director Mohammed Amin had stated that Ndiangui was not in police custody. However, he did confirm that the activist was a person of interest.
Amin noted that a post Ndiangui shared on June 25 on social media, which he described as “provocative,” raised security concerns. The post included a detailed timetable suggesting a planned march to State House and the establishment of a new republic.
In his first public appearance since vanishing on Saturday, June 21, Ndiangui appeared visibly unsettled.
Photos and videos obtained by Newshub.co.ke showed him looking withdrawn and overwhelmed during the court session. He wore a maroon jacket, and his hair was neatly trimmed, unlike an earlier viral image that showed him with longer hair.
The court’s decision now gives Ndiangui some breathing space, as his legal and personal matters continue to unfold under public scrutiny.
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