- Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi was arrested on January 20 and taken into police custody
- He claimed on Facebook that DCI officers intercepted him and later moved him to Muthaiga Police Station
- His arrest follows weeks of investigations after CCTV footage allegedly showed him assaulting a man in a Kisii restaurant
Kai Eli, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Kitutu Chache South MP Anthony Kibagendi is in police custody following his arrest on Tuesday afternoon, January 20.
Source: Facebook
Through a series on his Facebook page, Kibagendi claimed he was intercepted by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) detectives who drove with him to the agency’s headquarters along Kiambu Road.
“I have been aggressively blocked by DCI officers and arrested,being taken to DCI HQs,” he said.
Where was Anthony Kibagendi taken after arrest?
In a subsequent update, he revealed he had been taken to the Muthaiga Police Station.
The MP would then link President William Ruto and Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen to his tribulations.
“Someone tell Murkomen and William Ruto that we shall not be intimidated,” he posted.
This came weeks after detectives announced they were looking for Kibagendi after CCTV footage emerged showing him allegedly assaulting a man inside a restaurant in Kisii town.
What did Anthony Kibagendi do?
According to the investigators, the legislator went missing since the assault was reported, with detectives urging him to appear for questioning as the probe gathers pace.
Senior Kisii security officials identified the MP as the prime suspect in a case filed on Thursday, November 27, 2025, by 36‑year‑old Astariko Enock Omariba Moriasi.
Investigators noted that Kibagendi could voluntarily surrender to expedite the process.
The victim, seen in a viral video being repeatedly struck, told police he was attacked while having breakfast.
Omariba recounted that he was seated alone when a man entered and sat opposite him, shortly before Kibagendi walked in and approached his table.
The footage shows the MP pointing at Omariba before the situation quickly escalates.
Public outrage has since mounted, with the clip showing Kibagendi kicking Omariba in the chest and grabbing his neck.
Shocked staff and patrons rushed to intervene, though the assault continued despite their efforts.
At one point, the MP is seen slapping another diner who tried to step in, exchanging brief words before leaving the restaurant.
Source: Twitter
Why did Kibagendi attack Omariba?
Omariba later informed police that the MP confronted him over allegedly meddling in his private affairs shortly before the assault.
He recounted that the legislator stormed in directly at him, shouting that he must show respect and stay away from his girlfriend.
Omariba added that he sustained injuries during the attack and insisted the confrontation was rooted in a personal dispute involving a love triangle.
The defence team expressed frustration with the slow progress of the inquiry, stressing that the complaint was lodged promptly and supported by medical records.
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They maintained that their client remains fearful, alleging the MP, who had not yet been apprehended, could pose a continued threat to his safety.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
