NYANDARUA, Kenya- Kipipiri MP Wanjiku Muhia has sought clarification from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over what she describes as persistent harassment and surveillance by individuals claiming to be police investigators.
The legislator on Monday visited the DCI offices in Ol Kalou accompanied by among others Kiambu Senator Karungo wa Thang’wa to establish whether she was under investigation or had been summoned by the agency.
According to Thang’wa, the Officer Commanding DCI (DCIO) in Ol Kalou confirmed that no summons had been issued against the MP and that there was no known criminal complaint or active investigation involving her.
“The DCIO confirmed that no summons have been issued against Hon. Wanjiku and that he is unaware of any ongoing investigation or criminal complaint involving her,” the senator said after the meeting.
The clarification comes after claims that Muhia had been subjected to surveillance and intimidation by individuals identifying themselves as DCI officers, raising concerns among her supporters and political allies.
Muhia, a vocal political figure in Nyandarua politics, has in recent weeks remained active in public engagements and political activities within the county, particularly around the highly charged Ol Kalou by-election.
Her allies have linked the alleged harassment to her criticism of the government and her involvement in opposition politics, although no evidence has been publicly presented to support the claims.
Thang’wa accused state agencies of being used to intimidate government critics, arguing that democratic societies must protect the right of leaders and citizens to express dissenting views without fear.
“State institutions must never be used to intimidate dissenting voices in a democratic society,” he said.
