Raila diehard supporter, Nuru Okanga to be detained for five days
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Nuru Okanga detained for five days over TikTok and YouTube posts on the Republic of Kenya and its leadership
Nuru Okanga detained for five days over TikTok and YouTube posts on the Republic of Kenya and its leadership.
The police have been granted five days to detain Raila Odinga’s diehard Nuru Maloba Okanga as detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) complete investigations into allegations of Publication of false information.
In a statement on Thursday, June 13 the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Okanga will be detained at the Muthaiga police station.
“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,” read the statement in part.
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Nuru Okanga is under investigation for Cyber harassment contrary to Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, among other offenses.
He was arrested on June 11, 2024, at his home in Kayole estate 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,” ODPP stated.
Detectives are investigating the continued dissemination of detrimental comments posted online by several 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.
The case will be mentioned on June 18, 2024.
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