TikTok content creator Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, has been arrested over a seditious video that was widely circulated on Friday, August 1.
In a statement on Tuesday, August 5, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said the video posed serious threats to public safety and triggered urgent action from law enforcement.
“Detectives have arrested Shedrack Omondi Okindo, alias Hon. Mosquito, in connection with a seditious video that was widely circulated on TikTok on August 1, 2025.
“The inflammatory clip, which contained threats of violence and incitement against public order, quickly went viral, triggering public concern and swift action from security agencies,” the statement read.
According to the DCI, detectives tracked the suspect to the Miritini area of Mombasa County and arrested him at his hideout.
“Following forensic leads, detectives trailed Okindo to his hideout in the Miritini area of Mombasa County, where he was swiftly apprehended,” the statement added.
Authorities said a search of his house revealed several items they believe are linked to potential subversive activity.
“A subsequent search of his residence revealed the following: two pairs of tactical combat fatigues, a notebook with the writings, ‘We are going to apply guerrilla resistance tactics – Justice to all freedom heroes’, three mobile phones, assorted documents linked to the Justice Direction Party, among other items,” the statement further read.
Okindo is currently in police custody and is awaiting arraignment.
