Kitutu Chache South Member of Parliament Anthony Kibagendi has reportedly been arrested by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives from Muthaiga Police Station, raising questions about the circumstances surrounding the detention.
The MP took to his official Facebook account on Tuesday afternoon to announce the arrest, describing it as forceful.
“I have been aggressively blocked by DCI officers and arrested. Being taken to DCI HQS, Muthaiga Police Station,” Kibagendi wrote.
Background
Kibagendi is known as a vocal critic of President William Ruto’s administration and has actively spoken out on Social Health Authority (SHA) issues within the Ministry of Health. He is also aligned with the one-term (‘wantam’) movement and is a close ally of former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i.
While the MP did not reveal the official reason for his arrest, reports suggest it may be linked to a recent assault case. A viral CCTV clip from November 2025 allegedly shows Kibagendi physically assaulting a local political operative, Enock Omariba, in a restaurant in Kisii town. The footage depicts the MP kicking and beating the man as bystanders attempted to intervene.
Implications
The arrest has sparked public interest due to Kibagendi’s political profile and ongoing criticism of the government. Authorities have not released an official statement regarding the charges or the expected course of action following his detention.
The situation remains fluid, with both constituents and political observers awaiting clarification from law enforcement and parliamentary oversight bodies.
