Kenyan activist and software developer Rose Njeri is finally free after a court dismissed the criminal charges brought against her by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). The court found that the accusations had no legal basis and did not point to any crime.
Highlights:
- Rose Njeri released after court rules charges were unlawful.
- The DPP’s case failed to disclose any offence.
- The ruling is seen as a win for activists and digital rights defenders.
- Supporters hail the decision as a victory for justice and free expression.
Main Story:
Rose Njeri, a vocal activist and tech professional, has been released following a decisive court ruling that quashed the two criminal charges filed against her. The court stated that the charges were unlawful and lacked any clear offence under Kenyan law.
The Director of Public Prosecutions had brought the case against Njeri, but the judge found no merit in the accusations, leading to her immediate release.
Njeri’s arrest and prosecution had drawn sharp criticism from civil society groups and digital rights campaigners, who saw the case as part of a worrying trend of silencing critical voices. The ruling has been welcomed as a reaffirmation of the right to free expression and due process.
While Njeri is now free, her legal team is expected to seek accountability for what they term as an abuse of the justice system. Meanwhile, activists are calling for reforms to prevent similar cases in the future.
Rose Njeri’s freedom is a reminder that the law can still protect those who dare to speak out — but for how long?
