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Student on trial for fake caption of President Ruto's funeral'

David Mokaya, a Kenyan university student in court on May 29, 2025, charged with publishing false information over a fake picture caption pretending that President William Ruto was dead. [AFP]

A Kenyan university student was in court on Thursday, charged with publishing false information over a fake picture caption pretending that President William Ruto was dead.

Kenya has been cracking down on critics of the government since massive protests against tax rises and corruption last June.

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