Social Media User Charged for Incitement Against Politicians
On December 15, detectives from the Special Crime Unit (SCU) arrested a suspect at Milimani Law Courts for allegedly instigating violence and distributing false information online.
The allegations stemmed from a social media post published on December 6, 2025, that authorities claimed encouraged people to steal politicians’ property and was intended to incite an insurrection.
“If you come across anything owned by politicians, start by taking it; these people have never worked anywhere, innovated or invented anything,” the post stated.
“Everything they own was stolen from Kenyans and must be returned to Kenyans. Arm yourselves and prepare for the coming uprising.”
SUSPECT CHARGED FOR PUBLISHING FALSE INFORMATION
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) December 15, 2025
Detectives from the Special Crime Unit (SCU) have today arraigned Boniface Mulinge Muteti before the Milimani Law Courts, facing charges for disseminating false information on his X account.
On December 6, 2025, Muteti, under… pic.twitter.com/P78kCJVQsY
According to the SCU, the suspect “knew it to be false and intended to incite violence among the public.”
During the court appearance, the accused pleaded not guilty to the charges, and the judge set bail at Ksh 15,000, with a pretrial hearing scheduled for December 30, 2025.
The legal case originated from Kenya’s Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA), 2018, as revised in 2025, which governs online behavior and social media activities.
Section 27(1) on cyber harassment, which criminalized communications that cause fear, violence, property damage, or self-harm, carried penalties of up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to Sh20 million.
Section 22 prohibited the publication of incorrect data with the intent to deceive, particularly if it preached hatred or incited violence.
Section 23 addressed known false information that could cause fear, anarchy, or undermine individuals or institutions.
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The law also addressed the wrongful dissemination of personal photos (Section 37), identity theft and impersonation (Section 29), and hate speech, which limited statements that endangered public safety.
Cybercrime reportedly cost Kenya approximately KSh 10.7 billion in 2023, underscoring the significant financial risks associated with online threats.
Studies also show that a significant portion of Kenyan social media users are unaware of their legal liabilities, leaving them exposed to prosecution under the CMCA.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations reminded Kenyans that “spreading false information online is a criminal offence” and urged responsible social media use.
Social Media User Charged for Incitement Against Politicians
