Political activist Morara Kebaso can finally breathe a sigh of relief after a court dismissed the charges against him.
Chief Magistrate Lucas Onyina ruled that the prosecution brought Kebaso to court for an offense not recognized by law.
This decision came after the complainant, businessman David Langat, distanced himself from the case, stating he had no involvement in the charges pressed against Kebaso.
What Were The Charges Against Morara?
Kebaso faced charges of cyber harassment under Section 27 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act. Prosecutors accused him of posting false information about Langat.
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They claimed that President William Ruto had tricked Langat into lending him a substantial sum of money.
However, during the proceedings at Milimani Law Courts on October 1, Kebaso did not enter a plea. His lawyers argued that the charge was defective.
In his ruling, Chief Magistrate Onyina pointed out that the prosecution failed to accurately disclose which section of the Cyber Misuse Act Kebaso was charged under. He stated,
The statement of the charge preferred against the intended suspect does not disclose which section of the Cyber Misuse Act he is charged
Onyina
Furthermore, he emphasized that the prosecution did not clearly outline the charges, violating legal principles related to charge sheets.
Complainant’s Withdrawal from the Case
The case took an unexpected turn when David Langat appeared at the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Nairobi.
He informed investigators that he had no connection to Kebaso or the charges against him. This revelation significantly weakened the prosecution’s case and contributed to the dismissal of charges.
Following the court’s decision, Kebaso’s lawyer announced that he would receive a refund for his KSh 50,000 cash bail. The activist expressed gratitude for the support he received during this challenging time.
