- Felix Mambo Nduli, former Wiper Party Deputy Secretary General for Youth Affairs, is accused of publishing false news about Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti
- Nduli pleaded not guilty to the charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act in the Mavoko Court and was granted cash bail of KSh 200,000
- The prosecution claimed that Nduli spread unsubstantiated allegations about Ndeti and her son to create fear or unrest among Kenyans.
- The case will be mentioned on Monday, November 18, with Ndeti and her son expected to be the main witnesses
Machakos – Felix Mambo Nduli, the former Deputy General Secretary of the Wiper Party for Youth Affairs, is facing a charge of publishing false news about the governor of Machakos Wavinya Ndeti.
Source: UGC
Nduli was brought before Chief Magistrate Barbara Ojoo at the Mavoko Court on Monday, November 4, where he was formally charged under Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act No. 5 of 2018.
According to the prosecution, Nduli published information intended to cause fear, chaos or violence among Kenyans.
Nduli, is alleged to have collaborated with others to spread unverified claims about the county chief and his son on social media.
“On different dates in unknown places within the Republic of Kenya with the intention of causing fear, chaos or violence among the citizens of the Republic of Kenya as well as other people who have not been brought to court, published on social networks to explain” Only Wavinya and his son can confirm. brother. Me and you are in kathangaita they are eating Raha UK “something you knew wasn't true,” read court documents seen by TUKO.co.ke.
How did Nduli plead in his case
When the charges were read, Nduli pleaded not guilty and was later granted cash bail of KSh 200,000 or an alternative bond of KSh 300,000 with a surety.
His lawyer asked to get information and any written evidence that the prosecution will use in the case.
Chief Justice Ojoo confirmed that Nduli had been informed of the charges in a language he understood, and maintained his plea of not guilty.
“The importance of the charge and every aspect of it has been explained by the court to the defendant in a language he understands, when asked if he accepts or denies the truth of the charge, he said it is not true. Chief Justice Ojoo said in his decision
Nduli was brought to court after he was arrested on October 31 by officers of the Department of Criminal Investigation (DCI) from the Athi River police station.
Ndeti, along with his eldest son, Charles Oduwole, are expected to be among the key witnesses in the case. The court scheduled the mention of the case on Monday, November 18.
Nyahururu man in court
Elsewhere, on July 3, an anti-government protester from Nyahururu, identified as Robert Maina Ndungu, was charged in the Nyahururu Law Court.
Ndungu was charged with inciting riots and disobedience under section 96 of the penal code.
The police demanded Ndungu and others shouted against the President William Ruto out of court to disturb the peace.
The indictment stated that Ndungu's action on June 25, 2024, appeared to affect peace, tranquility and public order.
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