Nuru Okanga charged with insulting President Ruto after his arrest
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Nuru Okanga presented in court following his arrest on Wednesday on claim of insulting President William Ruto
Nuru Okanga presented in court following his arrest on Wednesday on claim of insulting President William Ruto.
The Raila diehard supporter was arraigned before the Milimani Law Court on chages of insulting President William Ruto on 20 November 2023.
Okanga is accussed of publishing false information on his YouTube channel – Riba News – on 20 November 2023.
He is accused of circulating a video with the caption “Nuru Okanga on Fire”.
In the video, Okanga allegedly utters unprintable words (insults) demeaning President William Ruto.
“On November 20, at an unknown place within the Republic of Kenya, jointly with others not before court using a YouTube account published online a video with intimidating and abusive words.
“Information you knew to be false and calculated to discredit the reputation of a state officer and a which intend to provoke a breach of the peace,” read part of the sheet.
However, the Bunge la Wananchi member, Nuru Okanga denied the charges against him before Mlimani Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina.
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City lawyer Emmanuel Kibet, who represented the aspiring politician, told the court that Okanga was married with three children and therefore not a flight risk.
The prosecution did not oppose Okanga’s bail application.
He was granted cash bail of Sh10,000 and was held in the court cells while relatives organised to pay the sum.
The case was listed for mention on 13 December 2023 for pre-trial investigation.
The Chief Magistrate ordered the prosecution to provide the accused with witness statements to prepare his defence.
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