University Student Charged Over Alleged Offensive TikTok Post Targeting Ruto
The student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, appeared before Trial Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge...
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A Chuka University law student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, has denied a charge of publishing offensive information after allegedly posting a controversial video on TikTok targeting President William Ruto and his son, George Ruto.
- The alleged offence occurred on June 25.
- The student, who is an orphan sponsored by a church, was released on a KSh 5,000 cash bail.
- The case will be mentioned on August 18, 2026, for pre-trial directions.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has defended its judicial accountability measures, revealing it has processed 417 out of 506 complaints against judicial officers this year, while opposing the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) planned boycott of courts. The LSK is maintaining its boycott of certain judges and judicial officers, vowing to continue until the JSC addresses their concerns regarding judicial integrity and accountability. A Chuka University law student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, has denied a charge of publishing offensive information after allegedly posting a controversial video on TikTok targeting President William Ruto and his son, George Ruto.
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