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From abduction to police cells and global stage, why Rose Njeri's lifestyle has changed

When software engineer and activist Rose Njeri was arraigned at Milimani Court, Nairobi on June 3, 2025 over alleged offense of cybercrime. [ Collins Kweyu, Standard]

In May this year, the name Rose Njeri Tunguru became the subject of a national conversation.

Social media lit up with hashtags demanding her release after she was detained for nearly four days by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).

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