A self-proclaimed Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) most vocal activist and also a 2023 KCPE candidate has been charged with insulting President William Ruto, through his YouTube account.
Okanga appeared before Nairobi Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina where he denied the criminal charge.
Okanga while at the historical Jakarada Grounds on November 20, 2023 is believed to have published insulting words against the President and the Commander in chief of the Defense forces, President Ruto to wit, “Nuru Okanga on fire, Ruto you are very stupid, an idiot, umetoboka akili wewe…” information the accused knew to be false and calculated to discredit the reputation of the president and with intend to provoke a breach of peace.
According to the prosecution, the accused printed the abusive words on 20th November 2023.
The court was told that the accused uttered the words that are contrary to section 23 of the cybercrime Act.
The accused was apprehended on 29th November 2023 and taken to Central police station before the prosecution preferred criminal charges against him.
According to his defense lawyer, the accused is supposed to join Form One next year, despite being a parent and sole breadwinner of his family.
The trial court directed the accused to deposit a cash bail of 10, 000 shillings to secure his release.
