Blogger Ndiangui Kinyangia, who had been missing for more than a week, was dramatically presented in court on Thursday, ending days of anxiety and speculation about his whereabouts. The emotional scene saw his mother break down in tears as she tightly embraced her son, visibly relieved after his prolonged disappearance.
Kinyangia was escorted into the courtroom by prominent lawyers Kibe Mungai and senior counsel Martha Karua, marking his first public appearance since he went missing. His return follows a directive issued by Justice Chacha Mwita on Tuesday, ordering that the blogger be produced in court “dead or alive.”
Family lawyer Wahome Thuku confirmed on Thursday morning that Kinyangia had contacted a family member late Tuesday evening from an undisclosed location. According to the lawyer, Ndiangui assured his family that he was in good health and safe, but had gone into hiding after learning that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were seeking him over unknown criminal allegations.
Thuku explained that Kinyangia feared for his safety and made the decision to lay low until he could be assured of protection. The blogger, according to Thuku, expressed willingness to cooperate with the authorities and present himself before the DCI and any court of law, provided his safety was guaranteed.
“He is ready and willing to present himself to the DCI and appear before any court, as long as his personal safety and security are not at risk,” Thuku stated.
Kinyangia’s return to the public eye has sparked renewed calls for transparency around the circumstances of his disappearance and the nature of the alleged investigations against him.
