Journalist Scophine Aoko Otieno alias Maverick Aoko Otieno has been charged before a Nairobi Court with publishing false information on her ‘X’ social media account.
According to the charge sheet seen by Uzalendo News, Aoko on August 3, 2024, allegedly published false, defamatory and threatening information while using the X Corp account dubbed Maverick Aoko @AokoOtieno.
The said information to wit “Maze it disorients me to say this…but Amber Ray is innocent…if you find me thrown Kware, refer to this tweet…ask how Jamal moved from Makanga wa South C to Matatu boss…” knowing the said information would destroy the reputation of Beth Wambui Mbuitu.
Aoko faced two other counts of cyber harassment and fraudulent use of electronic data.
It is alleged that on August 3, she published false, defamatory and threatening information touching on one ‘Amber Ray’ and ‘Jamal’.
Aoko who appeared before Chief Magistrate Susan Shitubi denied the charges and was released on Ksh 200,000 bond with an alternative cash bail of Ksh 100,000.
The case will proceed on September 2, for pre-trial.
