Kenya: University Student Charged for Spreading False Information on Ruto

A university student has been charged in court over a controversial post on X, formerly Twitter, regarding President William Ruto.

The accused posted a photo on the social media platform to suggest the body of the Head of State was being transported.

According to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), the image depicted a casket with a Kenyan flag which was being transported by military officers dressed in ceremonial uniform.

Further, the suspect is accused of tweaking the date of the…