The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) is under intense scrutiny following the arrest of Grace Njoki Mulei, who disrupted a press meeting on January 15 held by Health Cabinet Secretary Deborah Barasa to protest the inequalities within the Social Health Authority (SHA).
Njoki, 61, was forcibly removed from Ladnan Hospital on Thursday while she was seeking medical care.
Witnesses, including patients and hospital staff, watched in shock as officers detained her. She was then taken to Capitol Hill and charged with causing a disturbance in a government office.
Despite a disturbing video (Watch below) of the incident circulating online, the DCI posted on social media claiming they tracked Njoki down to Hombe Road, off Juja Road, and apprehended her there.
This claim has sparked outrage, with many Kenyans expressing their discontent with both the DCI and President William Ruto’s administration.
The agency received an unprecedented number of angry comments, many criticizing the DCI for what some perceived as a politically motivated crackdown on citizens speaking out against the government.
Some netizens also referred to the recent wave of abductions, which they believe the DCI has been involved in.
Kennie Balo commented: “She was trying to voice her frustration about the failing SHA health insurance that she’s been paying into. It let her down when she needed it most. And yet, Kasongo uses the police for their dirty work.”
Nairobi City expressed: “Imagine using all that force to arrest an innocent woman who simply complained about poor services. Tomorrow, she’ll likely be released or given a minor bail. The whole thing is pointless.”
Activist Boniface Mwangi slammed the actions, saying: “President Ruto is a coward. Abducting children and kidnapping patients from their beds? No strong president would do such a thing. Ruto knows his time is up, and he’s trying to cause as much damage as possible before he leaves. He’s destroying our country’s spirit. #RutoMustGo”
Kimani Wamercy responded, “She should be commended for having the courage to stand up for the people. This is what we need—voices like hers.”
Bel Linda criticized: “This post from the DCI is the most foolish thing I’ve read. You should be ashamed of yourselves. This impunity will end someday. When will you stop trying to silence innocent Kenyans?”
Jimmy Onkangi lamented: “I’m ashamed to be Kenyan.”
Wilson Nyakundi said: “This wasn’t the dream our ancestors fought for during colonialism. We have no power to voice our concerns in this country. I regret voting for this government.”
