DCI detectives have arrested a man accused of making inflammatory remarks targeting President William Ruto in a viral TikTok video.
In a statement shared on its official Facebook page, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations said detectives had arrested a suspect linked to “inflammatory public utterances” that had gone viral across social media platforms, with content deemed “highly inciteful and a serious threat to public cohesion and national stability.”
The agency identified the suspect as 33-year-old Evans Onyango Kawala, also known as Kidero Jasuba, saying he was arrested at Shujaa Mall in Kayole during a coordinated operation by detectives from the Operations Support Unit (OSU).
According to the DCI, the suspect is currently in custody, undergoing processing pending arraignment.
DCI ARRESTS SUSPECT LINKED TO VIRAL INFLAMMATORY UTTERANCES
Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect linked to inflammatory public utterances that have gone viral across social media platforms, with content deemed highly inciteful… pic.twitter.com/Cy4Da8GLeO— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) May 27, 2026
The agency also cautioned Kenyans against making public utterances or sharing content that could incite violence, spread hatred or undermine national unity, warning that those found culpable would face legal action.
The arrest follows the circulation of a viral TikTok video in which Kidero Jasuba is allegedly heard making remarks directed at President Ruto.
The video spread widely across TikTok, Facebook and X, sparking mixed reactions online.
While some users condemned the remarks as dangerous and reckless, others questioned what they described as an increasing crackdown on online speech and political expression.
The incident adds to a growing number of cases in which authorities have moved against individuals accused of using social media platforms to spread incitement or threatening content.
The DCI has continued to urge members of the public to report such content through its official hotlines, maintaining that preserving public cohesion and national stability remains a priority.