Rose Njeri, a 27-year-old Kenyan software developer, has been arrested and detained for creating a website that allowed citizens to protest the Finance Bill 2025 with a single click. Her arrest has sparked widespread outrage and raised concerns about freedom of expression in Kenya.
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Her platform was alleged to have automated emails to MPs, prompting charges of unauthorized system interference. Critics say her arrest threatens digital rights and civic expression. She was released on bail and will appear in court on June 20.
Njeri’s arrest drew condemnation from rights groups, legal experts, and politicians, including former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who demanded her release.
Amnesty International Kenya noted she was denied timely legal and medical access. The Law Society of Kenya expressed concern over the state's response to civic tech initiatives.
Her detention over Madaraka Day weekend sparked a national conversation on freedom of expression and constitutional rights in Kenya.
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