By Gwen
Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 5:37 PM
An ex-Catholic priest has been arrested by detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over an alleged plot to overthrow President William Ruto. The 44-year-old suspect was charged with cybercrime linked to the dissemination of content advocating the unlawful overthrow of the current government.
The arrest was part of a coordinated operation by the DCI’s Operation Action Team (OAT) at the headquarters. The suspect was apprehended in the Kirigiti area of Kiambu County following an investigation into a post on his official Facebook page, “Kinta Kinte II.”
The post detailed an elaborate plan calling for sustained street demonstrations throughout June 2026, along with target arson attacks on public and private properties. It also outlined plans for tax boycotts and the establishment of parallel transitional administrations.
DCI detectives stated that the publications were inciteful and aimed at destabilizing constitutional governance. The contents are currently undergoing forensic and evidential analysis as investigations continue.
The suspect previously served as a Roman Catholic priest before leaving the Catholic Church to join the Catholic Charismatic Church, a splinter group that allows ordained clergy to marry. Despite transitioning, he continued to wear pastoral collars and clerical robes in the Riruta area.
The suspect was handed over to the Serious Crime Unit for further processing. The case highlights the intersection of religious authority and political activism, raising questions about the responsibilities of those in positions of influence.
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