Deputy President William Ruto has been taken to task for failing to record a formal statement with the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) concerning his alleged assassination plot.
DCI boss George Kinoti on Monday confirmed that Ruto indeed called him saying his life was in danger, but he (Ruto) is yet to record an official complaint.
Failure by the DP to formalise his claims has made the alleged murder probe hit a snag since detectives cannot proceed without a complainant.
Sources close to DP's office claim Ruto will only speak to Kinoti himself and not his juniors.
The reluctance by Ruto to record a statement has led to speculations, with some people wondering whether he lied to DCI, who early this week summoned three Cabinet Secretaries over the issue.
Former presidential candidate Ekuru Aukot on Wednesday said the DP should not expect special treatment but should follow the due procedure for his concerns to be addressed.
"The law is very clear. He who alleges must prove. What Ruto simply needs to do is go to DCI and record a statement. It is only then that suspects, if any, will be summoned to record a statement or be arrested. No one is above the law here. Not even the president," tweeted Aukot, the Thirdway Alliance party leader.
On his part, political commentator and cartoonist Patrick Gathara said tough action should be taken against the DP should it be found he lied to Kinoti.
"How about the call by William Ruto? It is a crime to make a false report to the police, no? Is DCI investigating that? The DP does not have the same immunity against criminal prosecution as the President does, no?" he posted on Wednesday.
Despite appearing in various public functions this week, the DP is yet to comment on the assassination claims which have threatened to split the Jubilee government.