DCI pulls up on and arrests guy who threatened president Ruto

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested Peter Maingi Kimani, also known as Menelik Kimani, in Gachage, Kiganjo, within Gatundu South Sub-County, after a viral video surfaced in which he allegedly issued threats against President William Ruto.

The arrest took place on Thursday, 26 February 2026, and was confirmed by several media outlets.

Viral Clip Triggers Probe

According to investigators, Kimani recorded and posted a video on his TikTok account earlier in the week that authorities described as containing direct threats toward the President and other government officials.

The clip quickly spread across social media platforms, prompting the DCI to launch an investigation. Detectives traced his digital activity and later tracked him down to a location where he was allegedly hiding after publishing the video.

In the footage, Kimani is said to have addressed President Ruto with the warning: “President William Ruto; ignore me at your own risk.”

He also questioned the President’s democratic legitimacy, claiming that “a real king doesn’t come through the ballot box, a real king comes from the battlefield.”

Claims of Lineage and Ultimatum

Kimani reportedly asserted royal and biblical ancestry, referring to himself as “Menelik, son of King Solomon, son of King David,” and argued that leadership should be obtained through force rather than elections.

Investigators further allege that he issued a seven-day ultimatum, calling on the President to assemble an “army for war” and warning that failure to respond would lead him to “visit State House” and determine the President’s fate.

Authorities have not yet disclosed the specific charges he may face as investigations continue.