Kenyan Author Arrested Over Book About Ruto's Daughter

Author Detained Over Book About Ruto's Daughter Nairobi, Kenya – Author Webster Ochora found himself in custody at Muthaiga Police Station on June 2nd, 2025. The arrest stems from allegations of identity theft related to his book about President Ruto's daughter, Charlene. The police are investigating potential misuse of digital information. Ochora's lawyer, Evans Ondieki, expressed concerns about the arrest, stating, "It is within the framework of freedom of speech for any Kenyan, particularly the young unemployed Kenyans, to use those images for purposes of communicating and freedom of speech. Kenya is a democracy." The police have seized Ochora's laptop for forensic analysis. His arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025. The details of the book's content remain undisclosed. This case highlights the tension between freedom of expression and potential legal ramifications in Kenya.