The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has issued a summons to Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara, compelling her to appear for questioning over allegations of undermining the authority of a public officer.
The notice, signed by Assistant Inspector General of Police George Lenny Kisaka, cites an investigation into the dissemination of “inciteful or disruptive content” under Section 132 of Kenya’s Penal Code.
The DCI’s action invokes Section 52(1) of the National Police Service Act, which grants investigators powers to compel attendance.
The MP is required to present herself at the DCI Headquarters, Mazingira House, on Monday, July 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM, failure to which may result in legal consequences, including prosecution.
The summons, delivered by Senior Superintendent Peace Maithya on July 11, does not specify the exact nature of the content under scrutiny. However, it emphasizes that Hon. Kihara is believed to possess information critical to the probe.
Political analysts suggest the move could escalate tensions between law enforcement and legislators, particularly amid ongoing debates over free speech and accountability.
The MP, a vocal figure in the opposition political landscape, has yet to publicly address the summons. She is allied to the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP).
In May, Kihara had accused President William Ruto of using security forces to frustrate political allies of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua after her security detail was allegedly withdrawn.
Kihara said the move to strip her of security was a targeted political attack, warning that it sends the wrong signal about the government’s commitment to political tolerance.
“If you are going to use security to frustrate friends of Gachagua, it is all in vain, and I don’t think you will go very far,” she said.