Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba has asked blogger Ndiangu’i Kinyangia to issue a public apology to Kenyans following his controversial disappearance and reappearance, which sparked national concern.
Ndiangu’i went missing on June 21, prompting a public outcry and legal action from his family. His disappearance was widely believed to be an abduction, with many blaming security agencies. However, on Tuesday evening, Ndiangu’i called his family and revealed that he was safe, contradicting the narrative of state involvement.
Appearing before the court on the same day, family lawyer Kibe Mungai confirmed that Ndiangu’i had made contact and was not in police custody. Justice Chacha Mwita had earlier summoned Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) boss Mohamed Amin to explain Ndiangu’i’s whereabouts. However, Ndiangu’i’s reappearance cleared the DCI of any wrongdoing.
Wamuchomba, who had initially joined calls demanding Ndiangu’i’s release, now says the blogger misled the nation. “You cannot dupe Kenyans with security matters. We fought for your release genuinely and made us look victorious. You owe Kenyans an apology. I retract my X post done previously and any accusation alleged,” she stated.
She further warned that such incidents undermine legitimate cases of forced disappearances, making it harder for leaders to defend future victims credibly.
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah echoed Wamuchomba’s sentiments, saying the DCI had been wrongly accused. “DCI was clear that they had not arrested the man, but many people did not believe them. Now he has resurfaced and said he had not been abducted,” Ichung’wah said.
Meanwhile, lawyer Willis Otieno asked the court to restrain the police from arresting Ndiangu’i, expressing concern about possible retaliation.
Justice Mwita ruled that Ndiangu’i, now a petitioner in the case, should not be arrested or detained. However, the court allowed the family to escort him to the DCI if a statement needs to be recorded.
The matter is scheduled to be heard on July 18.
