The Kenyan government has criticized the judiciary for alleged overreach in the case of activist Ndiang’ui, who recently reappeared after being missing for over **10 days**. The government refutes claims of abduction and asserts that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the National Police Service (NPS) had no involvement in his disappearance.

• Ndiang’ui is under investigation related to his activities prior to his disappearance.
• Justice Chacha Mwita faced criticism for his rulings perceived as prejudicial against police.
• The government warns that judicial overreach could lead to "governance paralysis" and urges collaboration with the judiciary.

Balthazar Egonga, the viral TikTok star known for over **400 trending videos**, is facing up to **18 years** in prison for alleged theft from the Equatorial Guinea government.

• Egonga has been charged with embezzling public funds, which he denies.
• The case has drawn significant attention due to Egonga's popularity and the implications for freedom of expression in **Equatorial Guinea**.
• Supporters have begun circulating hashtags like #FreeBalthazar and #JusticeForEgonga in response to the charges.