This archive report was first published on 12 November 2019.
Published on November 12, 2019, the DCI boss George Kinoti is facing criticism for his office's failure to summon four MPs over a sex tape linked to Wajir Woman Rep Fatuma Gedi.
MPs Aden Keynan (Eldas), Abdihakim Mohamed (Fafi), Rehema Jaldesa (Isiolo), and Wangui Ngirici (Kirinyaga) were summoned by the DCI in February but have not recorded statements, citing 'impediments'.
The Powers and Privileges Committee, chaired by National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, has put Mr Kinoti to task to explain why it took his office more than seven months to record statements from the four members.
Mr Muturi stated, 'You don’t need permission from Parliament to deal with a member who commits a crime outside there.'
Changamwe MP Omar Mwinyi added that the DCI appeared 'powerless' in handling the case, questioning how the victim would get justice.
The committee is also probing how a confidential letter from the DCI that contained the names of the MPs and sent to the clerk leaked to the media.
