A Nairobi court has acquitted vocal political commentator Nuru Okanga of cybercrime charges after prosecutors failed to link him to alleged false, defamatory, and threatening social media content. The ruling by trial magistrate Rose Ndombi cited a lack of verifiable digital evidence connecting Okanga to the disputed material.

• Nuru Okanga was charged with three counts under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act.
• The prosecution failed to present forensic proof, including digital trails or recovered electronic devices, linking Okanga to the online content.
• The court ruled that investigators did not obtain court-issued search warrants or data preservation orders, undermining the credibility of the probe.
• Okanga was represented by Embakasi East MP Babu Owino.
• The acquittal occurred on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at the Milimani Law Courts.