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Kenyan Student Faces Trial for Fake Post About President Ruto's Death Firstpost Africa
Kenyan Student Faces Trial for Fake Post About President Ruto's Death | Firstpost Africa | N18G
Kenyan Student Faces Trial for Fake Post About President Ruto's Death | Firstpost Africa | N18G
David Mokaya, a 24-year-old Kenyan university student, is facing trial for publishing false information after posting a photo of a funeral procession on social media with the caption: 'President William Ruto's Body leaves Lee Funeral Home.' He was arrested in late 2024. Mokaya's case has been adjourned to July 31, 2025. His lawyer argues that the post was political satire and criticises the charges. This incident comes amid a broader governmental crackdown on dissent following anti-tax protests last year which turned violence. During the demonstrations, security forces were accused of killing at least 60 people and abducting dozens more. Rights groups have reported similar cases involving AI-generated images and satirical content targeting the president.
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