Court orders release of woman accused of 'spying' on Ruto
Ms Ngache alleged that she was never given reasons for her arrest and that police had no warrant...
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The High Court has ordered the unconditional release of Ms Halima Ngache, who was arrested for allegedly posting President William Ruto's air travel details online.
- Ms Halima Ngache was arrested for alleged cybercrimes after posting President Ruto's travel itinerary on social media platform X.
- The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) sought to detain her for seven days, but the court granted them three days.
- Ms Ngache alleged she was not given reasons for her arrest and that police lacked a warrant.
- She is to appear before the judge on Monday, July 6, for further directions.
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