Kenya: DCI Accused of Blocking Lawyers From Seeing Arrested MP Kaguchia

What the report says

Makueni Senator Dan Maanzo has accused Kenya’s Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) of preventing lawyers from meeting Mukurwe-ini MP John Kaguchia after his arrest in Nairobi on 3 August 2026, according to Capital FM as distributed by AllAfrica. Maanzo made the remarks at DCI headquarters on Kiambu Road, saying lawyers Ndegwa Njiru and Wakili Muriu were turned away despite arriving to see the legislator.

The article says Kaguchia was taken into police custody after spending the night under detective watch at Royal Media Services following an appearance on Inooro TV. It also notes that the arrest came after a video circulated in which the MP made controversial remarks directed at supporters of President William Ruto. Police had not publicly explained the basis for the arrest at the time of publication.

Maanzo said he had spoken with Kaguchia and that no statement had yet been taken from him. He argued that the matter should be processed quickly so it can go before court. The reporting also quotes Njiru saying on X that the lawyers were not being allowed access to their client. The case highlights concerns around access to counsel and due process during police custody, especially in politically sensitive arrests.