Kenya’s Atheists Leader Charged With Publishing ‘Fake Photographs’ of Ruto
Harrison Nyende Mumia, chairperson of Atheists in Kenya, has been charged in court with disseminating fraudulent and deceptive photographs of President William Ruto on social media platforms.
Mumia was charged with various offences under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act of 2018, after prosecutors accused him of disseminating doctored photographs implying that the Head of State was gravely ill or dead.
The accused was released on Ksh.500,000 cash bail, awaiting further procedures.
Hon. Dolphina Alego has set a hefty bond of Kshs. 1,000,000 after Harrison Mumia pleaded not guilty of posting images of Ruto lying in bed. He was charged of False Publications contrary to Sec. 22 of the impugned Cybercrime Act at Milimani Courts after being detained for 4 days… pic.twitter.com/hMZlpGXunX
— Levi Munyeri (@LeviMunyeri) January 5, 2026
According to court documents, the alleged offence occurred on December 30, 2025, at an unidentified location within the country.
Mumia is accused of intentionally sharing fraudulent material on Facebook and Instagram, knowing full well that the content was fake.
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According to the charge sheet, Mumia allegedly ran a Facebook account under the name Robinson Kipruto Ngetich, where he posted photographs of President Ruto lying on a bed, hinting that he had died or was in severe health.
Similar claims are contained in further counts connected to Instagram posts published under the username @harrisonmumia.
SUSPECT ARRAIGNED FOR PUBLISHING FALSE INFORMATION
— DCI KENYA (@DCI_Kenya) January 5, 2026
Detectives have arraigned Harrison Nyende Mumia before the Milimani Law Courts on charges of publishing false information contrary to section 22(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No 5 of 2018.
On December 30, 2025,… pic.twitter.com/gsL8MCpcNB
According to reports, the photographs showed the President on a hospital bed, giving the impression that he was seriously ill.
The state claims that the posts constituted intentional broadcast of false information, punishable under Section 22(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018.
Kenya’s Atheists Leader Charged With Publishing ‘Fake Photographs’ of Ruto
