Blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia has finally broken his silence after nearly two weeks of being reported missing. His return, however, raises more questions than it answers. Through his lawyer Wahome Thuku, Kinyagia claimed he was in hiding out of fear for his life, saying that detectives from the DCI were looking for him over unspecified criminal matters.
But the entire episode reeks of a calculated deception, one that now makes him look less like a victim and more like a dishonest actor in a messy cover-up.Kinyagia’s excuse that he feared for his life and had to hide from authorities is hard to swallow.
If he truly believed in his innocence and had nothing to hide, why vanish without informing his legal team or the public? Why choose to speak only after pressure mounted from all corners of the country?
His claim that he will appear in court now seems like a well-orchestrated show meant to divert attention and calm growing public anger. It’s not just about fear. It’s about avoiding accountability.
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen such drama. Disappearances followed by dramatic reappearances are becoming the new trick in Kenya’s political and activist spaces. It’s a tired script.
And Kinyagia has done more harm than good to real victims of state intimidation and illegal arrests. By faking or at least exaggerating his disappearance, he has weakened the legitimacy of many genuine cases that need public support and urgent attention.
The most unfortunate part is how he dragged down others who stood up for him. Lawyer Nelson Havi, who strongly defended his case and called for justice, has been left looking like a fool. Havi, a well-respected figure in Kenya’s legal circles and a strong voice against police abuse, staked his name to protect what now seems like a staged act.
Kinyagia’s stunt has also embarrassed public institutions and wasted time and energy that could have gone into helping real victims.
Meanwhile, his family now claims DCI officers broke into his home and took items, and a report was filed at Kinoo Police Station. But what if this too was part of the script? Every piece of this puzzle feels forced.
Kinyagia says he’s ready to face the law, but if that’s true, why not do it from the beginning instead of disappearing and triggering a nationwide manhunt?
The Law Society of Kenya has now been pulled into this drama, tasked with ensuring fair legal procedure. But even their involvement doesn’t erase the damage already done.
This is no longer about one man fearing for his life. This is about trust, credibility, and integrity.
Kinyagia must take responsibility for the chaos he has caused. He has wasted public resources, lied to the country, and insulted the intelligence of those who genuinely believed he was in danger.
It’s time to stop hiding behind legal statements and face the full weight of the mess he created. Kenya deserves better than political theatre masked as activism.
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