A Kenyan university student has been arrested and arraigned at the Milimani Law Courts for predicting the death of President William Ruto.
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) in a statement has indicated that the university student, David Oaga Mokaya, popularly known online as Landlord, shared false information by posting an image of a funeral procession.
The procession featured a casket covered with the Kenyan flag escorted by military officers in ceremonial uniform.
Further, he shared a caption suggesting that the funeral showed President William Ruto’s body being transported.
“It is alleged the accused person fabricated the date to make the post appear authentic,” the statement read in part.
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Mokaya AKA Landlord, Defends Himself in Court
According to the ODPP, the offence was committed on November 13, 2024, at an unknown location within the country.
Appearing before Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhumbi, David Oaga Mokaya pleaded not guilty to the charges.
Consequently, the court granted him a Ksh100,000 bond with an alternative cash bail of Ksh50,000.
The case is scheduled for mention on December 4, 2024.
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The arrest comes at a time when Kenyans have been engaging in conversations about the service of the William Ruto administration, using various creative ways including posters and cartoons online to put across their thoughts.
A viral cartoon series created by user @Kibet_bull, meant to critique the government, has been used to highlight the government’s wins and successes, prompting an online cartoon battle.
However, Kibet has in recent days indicated that government-aligned bloggers and supporters launched the counter-campaign, using the same artistic style, to try and silence Kenyans.
However, he has continued discrediting the campaign, insisting that Ruto’s administration has not delivered on its promises.
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