Ndiangui Kinyagia: Injured Man Resembling Missing Blogger Found in Ruaka
- Chaos erupted during nationwide protests on June 25, leaving behind a trail of injuries, arrests, and growing fears over missing persons
- A prominent activist, Ndiangui Kinyagia, vanished days before the protests, sparking legal pressure and public outcry amid conflicting official statements
- A photo of an injured man found in Ruaka has triggered speculation online, but authorities remain silent on his identity
Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Kiambu: Chaos marred the Wednesday, June 25, protests, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries across the country.
Source: UGC
The demonstrations, led primarily by Gen Z activists, called for an end to police brutality and justice for victims of the 2024 anti-finance bill protests.
In the aftermath, several protesters were arrested, and many others were reported missing.
Among them is activist and IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia, whose disappearance days before the protests has sparked public outrage.
Where is blogger Ndiangui Kinyagia?
Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Director Amin Mohamed revealed that Ndiangui had allegedly published an inflammatory post on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), in which he detailed a timetable Gen Z protesters would use to march toward State House on the day of the protests.
He denied claims that Ndiangui was in police custody, despite growing public pressure and a court summons requiring both him and Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja to either produce the blogger in court or explain his disappearance.
Shortly after Amin publicly urged Ndiangui to surrender at any police station, a man was found unconscious and bearing signs of torture, dumped by the roadside in Ruaka.
Social media users quickly circulated images of the man, claiming he resembles the missing blogger.
However, as of now, there has been no official confirmation from authorities, the blogger’s family, or medical personnel verifying the identity of the individual found.
Kenyans react to photo of unconscious man in Ruaka
Ben Wambare
"A new dawn is promised. Kenyans, be encouraged, for God is intervening. God is still able to provide security for his children despite the actions of a powerful government toward its perceived adversaries."
@themumbua1
"Update: The young man has been taken to Kenyatta National Hospital, Kiambu, couldn't admit him. I hope his relatives find him."
@DUNCANEMMY2
"I knew yesterday, as the DCI boss ordered him to come out, they had released him. Anyway, let's thank God he is still alive."
@KEVINLOVEQ31
"Doesn't look like him. Hopefully, it's not."
@cygorila
"The same man the DCI boss asked to report to their offices. Does he still need him in this state?"
Robert Kipng’etich Korir
“Found dumped in Ruaka at around 2 am. Can anyone identify him? There is a strong indication that he could be the missing man.”
Did Babu Owino warn Kanja, Amin?
Meanwhile, following the High Court order, lawyer and MP Babu Owino stated that an inventory from the June 21 raid at Ndiangui’s home confirmed his arrest.
Source: Facebook
He reaffirmed the legal team’s commitment to defending the rights of all Kenyans, insisting they must never be violated.
Owino informed the IG and the DCI director to be prepared to face them and present their client, as directed by the High Court.
Did the court summon DCI boss Amin Mohamed?
Justice Chacha Mwita issued orders on Tuesday, July 1, to have DCI boss Amin Mohamed appear in court in person to explain the whereabouts of Ndiangui.
The alternative was to release or produce the missing blogger in court on or before Thursday, July 3.
On Tuesday, an advocate who appeared on behalf of the DCI had a tough time trying to defend the investigative department in the matter.
At some point, a frustrated and impatient court attendant shouted him down and accused him of lying to cover up the truth.
Mulinge Muteti claimed the detectives from the DCI had abducted Ndiangui, and the advocate should not be given a chance to mislead the court with unfounded narratives.
The advocate watched silently and patiently as Muteti shouted from the back of a fully packed courtroom.
It took the intervention of court orderlies and lawyer Kibe Mungai to calm him down.
Masolo Mabonga, HOD Current Affairs and Politics, updated this article with details on court summons to DCI boss Amin Mohamed
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
