Rose Njeri is in custody, Kenya

Rose Njeri is a software developer and activist. In late May 2025, she was arrested for creating the online platform "Civic Email," which allowed Kenyans to formally object to the 2025 Finance Bill. She was detained at Pangani Police Station and denied bail despite efforts by lawyers and the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) for her release. Her arrest sparked widespread outrage and criticism. Many saw it as an attempt to silence digital dissent and restrict freedom of expression. Njeri is also known for her sharp criticism of the government of President William Ruto, including developing a Chrome extension that humorously altered the president's name on websites in protest. Human rights activists and legal experts condemned her detention, called for her immediate release, and raised concerns about obstructions to her access to legal counsel. Rose Njeri's detention reportedly occurs without a formal charge or presentation of a detention charge to a court. This is a key concern for legal experts and activists. Under Kenyan law and constitutional provisions (Article 49 of the Constitution), an arrested person must be informed of the reason for the arrest and charged within 24 hours, or at least presented with a charge of detention to justify continued detention. The absence of such a charge or charge violates these rights and renders the detention unlawful or arbitrary. The police or prosecutor must demonstrate compelling reasons for continued detention and for denying bail, which often relate to preventing escape, tampering with evidence, or further offenses. However, investigations alone (such as taking witness statements or forensic reports) are not sufficient to deny bail or detain a person without charge. In Rose Njeri's case, no specific charges have been publicly announced justifying her detention, and her lawyers... This is the signature of William Ruto, the Kenyan president. Anyone who files a complaint, grievance, or anything else in Kenya is taking a huge risk. Euro said it himself. "I am the leader." And he is. There's no room for doubt; he commands, and Kenyans follow. Democracy? What is that? Democracy in Kenya is what William Ruto wants.

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