The People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua has strongly criticized the National Police Service (NPS) over their move to summon Ndiangui Kinyagia, stating that the matter is currently subjudice and should be handled through proper legal channels.
Taking to her official X (formerly Twitter) account, Karua condemned the police’s public statement regarding Kinyagia, who had recently resurfaced after being reported missing and appeared in court on July 3, 2025.
“This is not even funny; the matter is subjudice,” Karua remarked, urging the NPS to refrain from making public declarations on issues already before the court. She reminded the police that any evidence or facts they possess should be directed to the court via sworn affidavits, in accordance with legal procedures.
“You remain a suspect until the court pronounces itself on the matter,” she added, warning against what she sees as an attempt to influence public perception through extra-judicial commentary.
The police, in their statement, said that Ndiangui Kinyagia had not been in their custody despite widespread reports on social media and in mainstream outlets alleging that he had been abducted by state agents. They added that Kinyagia is still a person of interest and has been asked to report to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to record a statement.
“We take great exception to the emerging trend whereby individuals feign abduction and provide false information to the police,” read the statement from NPS. “Such acts distort the truth and undermine our efforts to uphold justice.”
The Service warned that staging abductions and giving false information are criminal offences punishable by law. However, Karua’s stance reflects growing public skepticism toward the police’s handling of such high-profile incidents, particularly in cases involving accusations of enforced disappearances.
As the case unfolds in court, both legal and political observers will be keenly watching how the judiciary navigates the competing narratives between law enforcement and civil society.
