Lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui Seeks DCI Probe Over False Ksh25.4 Million Bribery Allegations

Constitutional lawyer Harrison Kinyanjui has formally requested the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to investigate a social media user who falsely accused him of involvement in a Ksh25.4 million bribery plot related to Supreme Court cases concerning former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

In a complaint dated August 17, 2026, Kinyanjui identified the user, Michael Mutembei Makarina Kibutha, as the source of defamatory posts on X (formerly Twitter). Though the posts have since been removed, the lawyer emphasized the significant damage to his reputation and professional standing caused by the allegations.

Kinyanjui stated: "I am a renowned legal practitioner both locally and internationally, and I have clients across the world. The offensive social post caused me injury to my character, credit, and reputation."

He clarified that he did not represent Gachagua in any Supreme Court cases referenced in the posts but did handle Gachagua's High Court Constitutional Petition E568 of 2024.

The lawyer has urged the DCI to investigate under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018, seeking removal of the defamatory content and disabling of the responsible social media account.

Response from Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has distanced itself from the circulating claims, denying any arrest of Kinyanjui or other prominent individuals over bribery allegations. The commission labeled the reports as false and misleading, urging the public to rely on official communications.

Background of the Defamatory Post

• Michael Makarina shared an old video showing a retired judge’s arrest by EACC, falsely portraying the individual as Harrison Kinyanjui.
• Kinyanjui has received numerous client inquiries following the post, underscoring the reputational harm.
• Legal action includes demands for content removal and investigation of the social media user.

This case highlights ongoing challenges with misinformation and reputational risks faced by public figures in the digital age.