I’m alive and safe – Blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia speaks from hideout

Blogger Ndiang’ui Kinyagia, who was reported missing last week, has contacted his family and confirmed he is alive and safe, according to a statement from the family lawyer, Wahome Thuku.

In the statement issued Thursday morning, the lawyer said Kinyagia reached out to a family member on Tuesday evening from an undisclosed location.

He assured his loved ones that he was in good health and had gone into hiding for fear of his life after learning that officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) were looking for him over unspecified allegations.

“Mr. Ndiangui indicated to the family member that he had hidden temporarily for fear of his life upon learning that DCI officers were looking for him over unknown criminal allegations,” said Wahome Thuku.

The blogger has reportedly expressed readiness to present himself to the DCI and appear before a court of law, but only after his safety is guaranteed.

“He is ready and willing to present himself to the DCI and to be presented before any court of law when his safety and security is guaranteed,” added Thuku.

The lawyer confirmed that Kinyagia will present himself before the High Court at Milimani Law Courts on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at 11 am.

The Law Society of Kenya has also been informed and will be involved in the legal process.

The statement also recalled events following Kinyagia’s disappearance, noting that DCI officers broke into his house in his absence and took away several items.

The family later reported the incident at Kinoo Police Station.

“We wish to remind the public that the DCI broke into his house in his absence and carried away several items,” Thuku stated.

The family expressed gratitude to Kenyans both locally and abroad for the support they have received.

“It’s our hope and prayer that justice will prevail in this matter,” the statement concluded.