Explained: How Section 129 could shape Raphael Tuju’s legal battle

Section 129 of Kenya’s Penal Code explained as Raphael Tuju faces possible charges over claims he gave false information to police about his disappearance...

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Former Cabinet Secretary Raphael Tuju faces potential jail time under Section 129 of Kenya's Penal Code following a reported disappearance that authorities claim was staged.

The law carries a maximum sentence of three years imprisonment for knowingly giving false information to public servants.
Key players include Raphael Tuju and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
The case will hinge on evidence such as phone data, CCTV footage, and witness testimony to determine if Tuju's claims were deliberately false.

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