Machakos man accused of publishing false information about Governor Wavinya Ndeti

• Felix Mambo Nduli, former Wiper party deputy general secretary for youth affairs, is accused of publishing false information about Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti
• Nduli pleaded not guilty to charges under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act at the Mavoko Magistrates Courts and was granted KSh 200,000 cash bail
• The prosecution alleged that Nduli spread unverified claims about Ndeti and her son to incite panic or chaos among Kenyans.
• Mention of the case is scheduled for Monday, November 18, with Ndeti and her son expected to be key witnesses.

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience in the field POLICY and current affairs in Kenya.

Machakos – Felix Mambo Nduli, former Wiper party deputy general secretary for youth affairs, accused of publishing false information about Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti.

Nduli appeared before Chief Magistrate Barbara Ojoo at the Mavoko Courts on Monday, November 4, where he was formally charged under Section 23 of Act no. 5 of 2018 on Computer Misuse and Cyber ​​Crimes.

According to the indictment, Nduli published statements intended to incite panic, chaos or violence among Kenyans.

Nduli, allegedly in collaboration with others, allegedly spread unverified claims about the county boss and her son on social media.

“On various dates at unknown places in the Republic of Kenya with intent to cause panic, mayhem or violence among the citizens of the Republic of Kenya together with others who were not before the court published on social media ie “Only Wavinya and her son can prove brother. Mimi na wewe tuko asfoita wao wanakula Raha UK “a fact which you knew to be false”, read court documents seen by TUKO.co.ke.

How Nduli pleaded in his case

When the charges were read, Nduli pleaded not guilty and was later granted KSh 200,000 cash bail or an alternative bond of KSh 300,000 with surety.

His lawyer has requested access to the statements and any documentary evidence the prosecution will use in the case.

Chief Magistrate Ojoo confirmed that Nduli was informed of the charges in a language he understood and maintained his not guilty plea.

“The substance of the charge and every element thereof was stated by the court to the accused in the language he understood, who being asked whether he admitted or denied the truth of the charge, he said it was not true.” Chief Magistrate Ojoo said in his ruling

Nduli was arraigned following his arrest on October 31 by Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) officers from the Athi River Police Station.

Ndeti, along with her eldest son, Charles Oduwole, are expected to be among the key witnesses in the case. The court scheduled the mention of the case for Monday, November 18.

Nyahururu man in court

Elsewhere, on July 3, an anti-government protester in Nyahururu, identified as Robert Maina Ndungu, was charged at the Nyahururu Courts.

Ndungu faced charges of incitement to violence and disobedience to the law under Section 96 of the Penal Code.

Police charged Ndungu and others shouted anti-President William Ruto chants outside the court to disturb the peace.

The charge sheet stated that Ndungu’s actions on June 25, 2024 were considered prejudicial to public peace, order and tranquility.

Source: TUKO.co.ke