MP who called Ruto ‘mad’ summoned by DCI over incitement

She recently described the President as "mad" for instructing police officers to immobilise violent protesters by shooting the the leg. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Naivasha lawmaker Jayne Kihara has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for allegedly undermining the authority of a public officer after referring to President William Ruto as “mad.”

The DCI has ordered Kihara to appear at their headquarters on July 14 at 10.30 am.
Kihara, an ally of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is known for her criticisms of the current administration.
She claims the summons is an act of political persecution aimed at silencing dissent.

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