Thursday, June 13, 2024 - The Milimani Law Courts have granted the Prosecution five days to detain activist Nuru Maloba Okang'a.
He will be detained at the
Muthaiga police station to allow the Directorate of Criminal Investigations
(DCI) to complete investigations into allegations of Publication of false
information, contrary to Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No.5
of 2018.
The vocal activist is also under investigation
for Cyber harassment contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and
Cybercrimes Act, among other offenses. The suspect was arrested on June 11,
2024, at his home in Kayole estate, a Nairobi suburb, and taken to the DCI
headquarters for interrogations before his arraignment.
The Investigating officer
informed the court that initial investigations had revealed suspicious accounts
allegedly managed by the suspect, which posted malicious and false information
about the Republic of Kenya and its leadership, advocating for public
disturbance.
Prosecution Counsel
Virginia Kariuki told the court that police are investigating the continued
dissemination of detrimental comments posted online by a number of social media
platforms including TikTok and YouTube, alongside some websites linked to the
suspect, which are considered a threat and may contribute to disturbances
affecting peace, order, and public safety.
Police have identified the
suspect as a serial offender in relation to this investigation.
The case will be mentioned
on June 18, 2024.
This comes even as Nuru
Okanga’s son battles a life-threatening kidney disease.
He had been fundraising for his son’s medical bills before he was arrested.
The Kenyan DAILY POST.
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