Controversial TikToker, Brian Chira, has been arrested by police for defamatory comments he made about influencer Azziad Nasenya on a past TikTok live.
Speaking to local reporters Azziad’s lawyer said that Miss Nasenya had decided to pursue legal action after the distressing incident.
“Sometime last week, Chira went live on TikTok at night, and the topic was Azziad. He uttered some words which I cannot repeat here, but those words are defamatory, and he did not stop there. He went ahead and gave out her number,” the lawyer said.
Adding, “For the past week, my client has been receiving many calls and messages, some of which are insults, and my client was not happy.”
Citing the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act, the lawyer said taking legal action against Chira was necessary due to the severe damage to Azziad’s reputation and brand.
In a video circulating online, Chira is heard admitting that he insulted Azziad online.
“I insulted her online and she reported it to the police, talk to the officer he will explain, all I was asking is for you to assist,” Chira is heard saying in the video.
The investigating officer and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) are conducting thorough investigations into the matter before deciding on the appropriate course of action.
If the evidence supports the allegations, Chira could face formal charges in a court of law.
Chira has a history of hurling insults at Kenyan celebrities, with another incident involving him calling out Mulamwah for refusing to take a photo with him in the past.
