Court frees Makueni-nominated MCA on a bond of Ksh500K
A Milimani Law Court has released Makueni Wiper-nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, alias Kanzala Kana, on a bond of Ksh500,000. Wambua has been arraigned and charged with cyber harassment contrary to Section 27(1)(a), as read with Section 27(2)(a) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, Cap 79C. Magistrate Mati has, […]
Makueni Wiper-nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Urbanus Kyalo Wambua, also known as Kanzala Kana, was released on a Ksh500,000 bond by Milimani Law Court. Wambua faces charges of cyber harassment under Section 27(1)(a) and Section 27(2)(a) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. Magistrate Mati granted him the bond with the condition that he either pay a cash bail of Ksh200,000 or provide two contacts for court reference.
The judge cautioned Wambua not to interfere with prosecution witnesses, including Kibwezi West Member of Parliament Mwengi Mutuse. Wambua is accused of using his TikTok account to post an inciting video against Mutuse, a claim he denies. His legal team, including Makueni County Senator Daniel Maanzo, argued that the charge is politically motivated, but the Director of Public Prosecution disagreed, stating there is an increasing trend of online incitement by politicians. The case will be heard again on August 24, 2026, for further pre-trial directions.
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