Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over alleged incitement related to recent anti-government protests.
According to a letter signed by Deputy Director of Investigations George Lenny Kisaka, Kihara is accused of “undermining the authority of a public officer contrary to Section 132 of the Penal Code,” with investigators pointing to alleged inciteful remarks.
The MP is expected to appear before DCI officers on Monday for questioning.
In response, Kihara dismissed the summons as politically motivated, linking the move to her public support for Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
“The days of intimidating leaders using the criminal justice system are long gone. Summoning me to DCI headquarters tomorrow will not change Kenyans resolve because it’s not about Jayne Kihara but our country, Kenya.”
“Mr. President, this is a tried and tested strategy, it has not worked before, it will not work with you either. These political persecutions will not stop us from calling out this oppressive regime .”
Kariuki’s death has become a flashpoint in the national debate over police use of force during the June and July demonstrations.
Kihara also distanced herself from the July 7 “Saba Saba” protests, saying she was not in Naivasha and had no role in organising or sponsoring the demonstrations.
“They think I know something,” she told reporters. “But I was in Nairobi.”
Her summons comes amid a wider government clampdown targeting leaders accused of fueling unrest. Others already arrested include Manyatta MP Gitonga Mukunji, youth leader Wanjiku Thiga, and Kiambu politician Peter Kinyanjui—all reportedly close to Gachagua.
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen previously labelled the protests “terrorism disguised as dissent,” ordering thorough investigations into financiers of the chaos.
Kihara’s office was among those attacked during last year’s Gen Z demonstrations after her vote for the Finance Bill 2024.
