By Chris Ojow
Nairobi based controversial blogger Robert
Alai has been barred by Milimani Senior
Residents Magistrate M Ndungi from publishing
any information related to Coronavirus and also
issued a Warning to the accused where he was
Reminded that going against the terms
Will lead to his bond withdrawal and
Being remanded.
Alai has been barred from publishing any article
In his tweeter, Facebook and any social
Media sites.
Appearing before lower criminal court
Robert Alai Onyango pleaded not guilty
To one count of publication of false
Information contrary to section 23 of the
Computer act, misuse and cybercrime act
He was accused of publishing alarming
Information alleging that the Government
Of Kenya hiding COVID-19 related deaths
At the port of Mombasa, fact Alai knew was
False and calculated to cause panic and
Fears among citizens of Kenya.
He was released on a bond of 150, 000
Surety of the same or a cash bail of
50,000 Kenya shillings plus one
Contact person.
Alai through his defence alleged that he was summoned on
Friday morning to shade more light on his post alleging
More death in Coast.
He was arrested and detained, the accused alleged that
While still in remand they had to protest to prevent police
From overcrowding the police cell.
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