Kenyan Court Frees Rose Njeri After Website Email Case

Kenyan Court Releases Rose Njeri After Website-Related Charges. A Nairobi court today released Rose Njeri, who faced charges related to the creation of a website used to send mass emails to the Kenyan parliamentary finance committee. Njeri's lawyers, led by retired Chief Justice David Maraga, successfully argued that the charges were baseless and lacked sufficient evidence. "The charges against Rose Njeri are without merit," stated Eric Theuri, one of Njeri's lawyers. "The prosecution failed to provide sufficient evidence to support their claims." The prosecution argued that the website was used to send unsolicited emails, causing disruption. However, the court found in favor of the defense, highlighting the importance of due process and the need for strong evidence in legal proceedings. Njeri's release marks a victory for freedom of expression and underscores the significance of fair legal processes in Kenya.