Kenyan Software Developer Released on Bond After Detention Over Finance Bill 2025

Software developer Rose Njeri, detained for four days at the Pangani Police Station in Kenya, was released on personal bond. The arrest stemmed from accusations of spamming and causing system jams, which MP David Kiplagat described as a "criminal offense and should be prosecuted according to the law." However, Njeri's legal team argues that the charges lack a legal basis. The case highlights the ongoing debate surrounding freedom of expression and the role of technology in political discourse in Kenya. The video underscores the tension between government actions and citizen rights in the digital age. The arrest and subsequent release of Njeri have sparked a wider conversation about the balance between protecting digital infrastructure and upholding freedom of speech.