In courts: DCI boss Mohamed Amin to face Judge over missing blogger Kinyagia

The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, is expected to appear before the High Court in Nairobi today in connection with the missing blogger and activist Ndiang’ui Kinyagia.

This comes amid a court summons arising from a habeas corpus petition filed by Kinyagia’s family, seeking answers on his whereabouts after he was allegedly taken from his Kinoo residence on June 21 by individuals believed to be police officers.

According to court documents, the officers allegedly conducted a raid without a warrant and confiscated personal belongings.

He has not been seen since.

Justice Chacha Mwita had earlier ordered the State to produce Kinyagia “dead or alive.”

He noted that the DCI was the last known state agency to have interacted with him.

Despite that directive, the security agency failed to produce him by the court’s deadline, prompting the judge to summon top security officials, including the DCI boss and 

 Boniface Kariuki shooting case

In another case, two police officers, Constables Klinzy Barasa and Duncan Kiprono, are due back in the Milimani Magistrate Court today for a mention over the fatal shooting of street vendor Boniface Kariuki.

The officers, who were arrested and charged after footage showed them opening fire on Kariuki during the June 17 protests, were previously held for 15 days to allow the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) to conclude its investigations.

This followed a court order by Magistrate BenMark Ekhubi approving their continued detention.

Today’s mention is expected to update the court on the progress of IPOA’s investigation.

It comes amid new developments following Kariuki’s death.

Former abducted persons case.

On another note, a Nairobi court is today set to resume proceedings in a constitutional petition filed by the six former abducted persons.

The individuals named Peter Muteti, Bernard Kavuli, Billy Mwangi, Gideon Kibet, Rony Kiplangat, and Steve Kavingo argue they were forcibly taken by persons believed to be state agents in late 2024 and held without due process, in violation of their constitutional rights.

In an earlier session, the High Court had ordered the immediate release of the six petitioners after finding that their continued detention was unlawful.

Today’s proceedings are expected to allow the court to outline the next steps, possibly set a hearing date, and guide the determination of the case.

Kenya Urban Roads Authority case

In another petition, a citizen, Peter Makachia, is seeking the suspension of Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) Director General Silas Kinoti over alleged violations of constitutional provisions governing public finance management, procurement processes, and leadership standards.

The petition, filed on June 18, 2025, cites several articles of the Constitution, arguing that the administration of certain road projects has raised questions about compliance with procurement, transparency, and environmental standards.

The petition further seeks a court order to temporarily suspend Kinoti from office pending a comprehensive audit and institutional reforms.

It also calls for oversight by the Auditor-General and Parliament. The case involves projects funded in part by international partners, including JICA, AfDB, and the Embassy of Spain.

Brian Mwenda's case

Brian Mwenda’s impersonation case is set to resume today at the Milimani Magistrate Court following a delay caused by his lawyer’s absence.

Mwenda is facing charges including forgery and identity theft, related to allegations that he posed as a licensed advocate around October 18, 2023.

Proceedings were adjourned on May 22 after the defence counsel fell ill, and again on June 13 due to his absence, prompting the court to set a new hearing date for the case.