DCI arrest man linked to viral 2027 elections threat in Nakuru
By Cynthia Lodite, June 13, 2026Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a man linked to inflammatory remarks targeting the 2027 general elections in Nakuru County.
In a statement by the DCI on Saturday, June 13, 2026, the detectives confirmed that the person of interest, a 52-year-old, was apprehended in Nakuru West.
According to the DCI, he was arrested in the Shabab area following investigations into the widely circulated video that drew the attention of security agencies.
“Detectives in Nakuru West have apprehended a 52-year-old man following the circulation of a viral video in which he made inflammatory remarks and issued violent threats concerning the upcoming 2027 General Election,” DCI stated.
At the same time, the detectives identified the person of interest as a self-proclaimed traditional healer and a speaker for a local “Bunge la Mwananchi.”
“The suspect is a self-proclaimed traditional healer and a speaker for a local “Bunge la Mwananchi.” His arrest took place in the Shabab area after investigators began inquiries into the widely shared video clip,” DCI announced.
According to detectives, the person of interest was apprehended as part of ongoing efforts to curb incitement and hate speech.
Viral inflammatory utterances
In a report by the DCI, the person of interest was seen inciting unlawful assembly by threatening armed violence and calling for resistance against authority.
Utterances the DCI said attracted the attention of law enforcement agencies due to their inflammatory nature, raising significant concerns about public safety.
“In the video, he is seen inciting unlawful assembly by threatening armed violence and calling for resistance against authority. These statements attracted the attention of law enforcement agencies due to their inflammatory nature, raising significant concerns about public safety,” DCI explained.
The arrest comes as security agencies intensify surveillance and enforcement actions targeting hate speech, incitement and other offences deemed likely to disrupt public order during the election cycle.
Meanwhile, the detectives confirmed that the person of interest is currently in custody, where he is being processed and interrogated as the investigation continues.
“Currently, the suspect remains in custody, where he is being processed and interrogated as the investigation continues,”DCI stated.
On the other hand, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has stated that it remains steadfast in its commitment to maintaining law and order. Any form of incitement or threats that undermine peace and national security will be addressed firmly and in accordance with the law.