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March 12, 2026
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Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt

Court orders release of Maxmillan Nyagwaya over TikTok money-tearing stunt

Kisumu Court orders police to release Maximillan Motai, captured on TikTok video tearing Kenyan currency, says the alleged offence does not warrant detention...

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The Kisumu High Court has ordered the immediate release of TikToker Maxmillan Motai Nyagwaya, overturning a lower court's decision to detain him for 14 days over a currency mutilation stunt.

  • The suspect was arrested on suspicion of violating Section 367A of the Penal Code for allegedly tearing currency notes.
  • Justice Joe Omido ruled that custodial remand is unconstitutional for offences punishable by a fine or imprisonment not exceeding six months, as is the case here.
  • The offence carries a maximum penalty of three months imprisonment, a fine not exceeding Sh2,000, or both.

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