The Inspector General of Police, Japhet Koome Kanja, has come under growing criticism following the controversial handling of blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia’s case.
On Thursday, July 3, People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua strongly condemned the National Police Service (NPS), accusing them of disobeying court orders by summoning Ndiangui to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) headquarters for questioning.
Karua, a senior figure in the opposition, expressed concern over the timing of the police summons, pointing out that Ndiangui’s case is still pending in court.
She stated that remarks made by Police Spokesperson Muchiri Nyaga were inappropriate and could be considered sub judice — meaning they might interfere with ongoing court proceedings.
“This situation is far from amusing. The matter is still being handled by the court. We should wait until the court delivers its decision before drawing any conclusions,” Karua said. “You cannot assume guilt before a ruling is made.
Any evidence or facts the police have should be submitted to the court through proper legal channels, such as affidavits, as directed by the court.”
The police had issued a statement on July 3, summoning Ndiangui to appear before the DCI to record a statement. According to Muchiri Nyaga, the blogger is considered a person of interest in a continuing investigation.
Nyaga explained that although Ndiangui had previously been reported missing, rumors circulating both on social media and mainstream platforms suggested that the police were responsible for his disappearance.
The police have consistently denied these allegations, insisting they had no involvement in his alleged abduction.
“Despite the claims made online and in the media, the National Police Service maintains that Ndiangui Kinyagia was never held in police custody,” said Nyaga. “However, we still consider him a person of interest and urge him to voluntarily present himself at the DCI offices to assist with ongoing investigations.”
Nyaga also warned the public against engaging in self-abduction — staging their own disappearances — which he noted is a criminal offence that could result in serious legal consequences.
He added, “We are deeply concerned about a growing trend where some individuals pretend to have been abducted and then provide false information to the authorities.
This kind of deception is meant to mislead the public and discredit law enforcement agencies, and we will not tolerate it.”
The move by the police has sparked national debate, with many questioning the timing of the summons and whether it was a violation of court procedures.
Karua and other leaders are calling for restraint from the police and for the law to be followed strictly to avoid undermining judicial processes and public trust in justice systems.
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