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July 17, 2025
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Navasha MP Jayne Kihara arrested after snubbing DCI summons

Navasha MP Jayne Kihara arrested after snubbing DCI summons

NAKURU, Kenya, Jul 17 – Naivasha Member of Parliament Jayne Kihara has been arrested at her home on Maraigucu after she declined to honour summons to - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has been arrested at her home after declining to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following summons related to her comments undermining a public officer.

  • Accused under Section 132 of the Penal Code for making “inciteful or disruptive content” during public rallies.
  • Kihara cited a 2016 High Court ruling declaring the penal provision unconstitutional and termed the summons as political persecution.
  • She criticized President William Ruto for his directive regarding violent protests, which has contributed to rising political tensions in the country.

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