A 44-year-old man has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over allegations of publishing online content advocating the unlawful overthrow of the Government.
The suspect, identified as Edwin Gathangi Waiguru, was apprehended during a coordinated operation conducted by the DCI Headquarters’ Operation Action Team (OAT) in the Kirigiti area of Kiambu County.
According to investigators, the arrest followed extensive inquiries into content allegedly shared on Waiguru’s Facebook page, “Kinta Kinte II,” which authorities claim outlined plans for sustained street demonstrations throughout June 2026, targeted arson attacks on selected public and private properties, tax boycotts, and the creation of a parallel transitional administration.
“Acting on actionable intelligence, detectives successfully tracked and arrested the suspect from his hideout in Kirigiti, Kiambu County,” the DCI said in a statement.
In a development that has drawn public attention, investigators revealed that Waiguru is an ordained former Roman Catholic priest who later left the church and joined the Catholic Charismatic Church, a splinter denomination that allows clergy to marry.
Despite leaving the Roman Catholic Church, authorities said Waiguru reportedly continued to wear clerical attire and had recently been associated with church activities in Nairobi’s Riruta area.
The DCI stated that preliminary investigations suggest the online publication went beyond lawful political expression and may have sought to incite actions aimed at destabilising constitutional governance.
“Investigators believe the content crossed the line between lawful dissent and advocacy of actions intended to undermine constitutional order,” the agency said.
The suspect was escorted to DCI Headquarters and handed over to the Serious Crime Unit for further processing and investigations. He is expected to face charges under Section 40(1)(a)(iii) of the Penal Code, which criminalises attempts to unlawfully overthrow a legally established government.
The content in question is currently undergoing forensic and evidential analysis as part of ongoing investigations.
The DCI reiterated that while freedom of expression is protected under the Constitution, individuals must exercise that right within the confines of the law.
“Freedom of expression remains a fundamental constitutional right, but it must be exercised responsibly. The law draws a clear distinction between lawful criticism and statements that advocate violence, destruction of property, or unconstitutional actions,” the statement said.
The agency further warned that it would continue taking action against individuals who publish or distribute content deemed inflammatory or capable of inciting violence and division among citizens.
“We shall not hesitate to arrest and institute criminal charges against anyone who authors, publishes, or distributes statements that promote violence or threaten national cohesion,” the DCI added.
Waiguru’s arrest comes just days after another suspect, David Onyango Elgon, popularly known as MC Adek Tatu, was arrested in Mombasa County over alleged dissemination of inflammatory social media content.
Authorities have urged members of the public to exercise responsibility in their online engagements and report suspicious activities through established law enforcement channels.
“The digital space is not exempt from legal accountability,” the DCI said.
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