University Student Charged Over Fake X Post About President Ruto
According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the suspect, David Oaga Mokaya, allegedly posted the image on his X (formerly Twitter) account, “Landlord @bozgabi,” on November 13, 2024, claiming it was of President William Ruto being transported.
The court was informed that the image, which depicted a casket draped in the Kenyan flag and escorted by military officers dressed in ceremonial uniforms, was fabricated to give the false impression that it involved the President.
The prosecution pointed out that the accused falsified the date and other details to make the post appear genuine.
Mokaya however, pleaded not guilty to charges of publishing false information before Senior Principal Magistrate Benmark Ekhumbi.
The prosecution argued that the offence violates laws aimed at preventing the spread of disinformation and maintaining public order.
The court granted Mokaya a KSh 100,000 bond or a cash bail of KSh 50,000. The case has been scheduled for a hearing on December 4, 2024, where further proceedings will be heard.
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