Viwandani MCA Mwangi Muraya has been summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following violent protests in Naivasha that left three people dead and massive property damage in their wake.
The protests, which broke out earlier this week, quickly turned chaotic. What began as a peaceful demonstration escalated into full-blown street clashes, with businesses looted, cars torched, and residents fleeing for safety.
Now, MCA Muraya is at the center of the storm after authorities linked him to the unrest. The DCI has called him in for questioning to establish whether he had a role in planning, inciting, or supporting the protests that turned deadly.
Sources say the demonstrations were sparked by rising tensions in the area over local governance issues and youth unemployment — but things quickly spiraled out of control.
Some locals allege political interference and blame local leaders for fueling public anger. Others insist the protests were hijacked by criminal elements who used the chaos as an opportunity to loot and destroy property.
Muraya has not yet issued a formal statement, but the summons signals that investigators are treating the incident seriously. With lives lost and damages running into millions, pressure is now mounting for accountability from those in power.
For many young Kenyans, especially those in Naivasha, the situation hits close to home. What was supposed to be a moment of civil action has turned into a tragic reminder of how quickly protests can take a dark turn.
As investigations continue, Kenyans are watching closely to see whether justice will be served — or if this will be just another case swept under the rug.
By Nairobi