Blogger Ndiangui reveals DCI has not released his gadgets and passport
Blogger and IT expert Ndiangui Kinyagia has informed the court that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has not yet returned items they collected from his apartment in Kinoo along Waiyaki Way on June 21, 2025.
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Through a Certificate of Urgency filed at the Milimani Constitutional and Human Rights Division on September 18, 2025, Ndiangui had sought a conservatory order to be issued compelling the DCI to release a Dell laptop, an HP laptop, an Infinix mobile phone, a Black Tecno, a Kenyan passport, an expired passport and an international vaccination card to him.
Appearing before High Court Judge Lawrence Mugambi on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Ndiangui, through his lawyer, told the court that the seized items, which include phones, 2 laptops, 2 passports, and other things, are part of his work tools.
He reiterated the need to release seized items for him to continue with his work and earn a living, noting that the laptops contain important information necessary for him to perform his professional duties; thus, the urgency of them being released.
Further, he also argued that his movements are restricted and he cannot travel outside the country for business, if need be, since the DCI is still holding his passport and international vaccination card.
“My lord, the reason we are seeking specific orders is because my client’s items seized from his house are being held illegally, and as an IT person, these are the tools he uses to earn a living. Additionally, he cannot do business outside the country since his passport and an international vaccination card are still with the DCI,” Kinyagia’s lawyer told the court.
In his application, Ndiangui also wants the court to bar the respondents, DCI, the Inspector General of Police (IG), the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP), and the Attorney General (AG), or their agents, servants, or anyone acting under their authority from trailing, surveilling, or otherwise harassing, intimidating, threatening, arresting, holding, or in any manner interfering with his security, safety, and liberty.
Seeking conservatory orders
Notably, the IT expert is seeking a conservatory order blocking the DPP from levelling any charges against him based on a post posted on his compromised X platform until his application is heard and determined.
Ndiangui’s move to court came after Justice Chacha Mwita, on September 16, 2025, declined to issue an order barring the DCI from taking further steps against him.
In his ruling as he closed the case file, Judge Mwita stated that he does not see any need to issue the order that Senior Counsel Martha Karua, representing Kinyagia, had sought.
He noted that Kinyagia has been reporting to the officers investigating his matter and may have recorded a statement that they might have needed.
Further, he stated that constitutionally, the police have no authority or reason to frustrate or torture any citizen; thus, Kinyagia should not have any fears.
“The police have therefore no reason or authority to frustrate or torture anyone, including the second petitioner (Kinyagia), and should be reminded of the constitutional command that they have to the highest standard of human rights, which I think is in the constitution, Article 244, and also the Police Service Act,” Justice Mwita ruled.
However, the judge stated that in case the IT expert receives any threats, then the court will handle the matter immediately.
“Any threats against the second petitioner (Kinyagia) can be dealt with as and when they arise. This court does not act in anticipation only,” Justice Mwita ruled.
The matter will be mentioned on November 10, 2025, for fixing a ruling date.
