Video: Drama Erupts at Milimani Law Court as Activists Demand Rose Njeri's Release
- Activists barricaded the Milimani Law Courts and demanded the release of software developer, Rose Njeri, whose arrest sparked public outrage
- The Law Society of Kenya confirmed Njeri’s court appearance and pledged legal representation, while the case has ignited nationwide discussions on digital activism
- Njeri was arrested on Friday, May 30, a day after she announced on social media that she had created an anti-Finance Bill 2025 website
Faith Chandianya, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and Current Affairs in Kenya
Nairobi: Tension flared at Milimani Law Courts as activists stormed the premises, barricading entrances and demanding the release of detained software developer Rose Njeri.
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This comes after mounting public outcry over the mysterious disappearance of the software developer which sparked protests and widespread concern on social media.
The growing pressure from activists and the public eventually forced authorities to present her in court, bringing an end to uncertainty.
"Wametuzoea, wametuzoea. Polisi wametuzoea. Hatutoki hapa! Hatutoki hapa!" the activists sang.
The vocal activists stated that they are hurting because of Njeri's arrest. They demanded her release so she could go about her life.
What was Rose Njeri charged with?
This comes as the Law Society of Kenya president, Faith Odhiambo, confirmed that Njeri has been traced and is set to be presented in court.
She further affirmed that Njeri will be represented by lawyers of the LSK who will fight to secure her release from police custody.
At Milimani Law Courts, Njeri was charged with unauthorised interference with a computer system, under Section 16 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act No. 5 of 2018, adding a new twist to the unfolding drama.
"Rose Njeri Tuguru, On the 19th day of May,2025, at 20:01 hours at an unknown location within the republic of Kenya, designed a programme hosted at knowingly https://civicemail.netlify.app/ that automatically generated and sent mass emails to Financecommitteena@parliament.go.ke, which is the official system of the finance committee, thereby interfering with the normal functioning of the systems," charge sheet seen by TUKO.co.ke read.
When was Rose Njeri arrested?
The 35-year-old woman was arrested on Friday afternoon, May 30, and was held at Pangani Police Station before being taken to court.
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The arrest occurred just one day after she shared a tweet on her X account announcing the launch of a website she had developed.
The platform allowed users to quickly and easily register their opposition to the Finance Bill 2025 with a single click.
The website quickly gained significant public attention, which authorities say contributed to her detention.
The case sparked discussions around digital activism and freedom of expression in the country.
The LSK president said that despite persistent and extensive efforts by herself and a dedicated team of LSK advocates, their attempts to secure bail for Njeri were ultimately unsuccessful.
She expressed disappointment over the court’s decision but emphasised that the legal team remained committed to exhausting all available legal avenues to ensure Njeri’s rights were fully protected throughout the process.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
