Popular TikTok content creator and businessman Godfrey Mwasiaga, known as Kakan Maiyo, arrested by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in a move that fueled widespread criticism about digital activism and state power in Kenya.
The DCI alleged that Maiyo incited violence against police officers and their families through a viral video posted on his TikTok account.
His apprehension occurred around 6:45 PM on Wednesday at Kimathi House in Nairobi, where he operates his logistics firm, LetaPeleka Logistics.
Kakan Maiyo released on cash bail.
Kakan Maiyo has been released on a Sh10,000 police bond a move that comes as his legal team intensifies efforts to have the charges against him dropped, signaling a potentially protracted legal battle ahead.
Maiyo’s release on bond, a common legal procedure, allows him temporary freedom while the investigation and legal proceedings continue.
However, the underlying charge remains a significant concern for his supporters and the broader blogging community.
Legal experts suggest that the pursuit of dropping the charge indicates a strong belief from Maiyo’s counsel in the lack of sufficient evidence or the potential for a legal challenge based on constitutional rights.
