Man charged with cyber harassment over case involving Gabriel Saka
The prosecution told the court that the message contained language likely to cause apprehension or fear of violence to the judicial officer.
On October 9, Francis Kamau Karanja was charged with cyber harassment in relation to a threatening text message sent to a magistrate involved in the case of Gabriel Saka, according to prosecutors. The alleged message, sent on September 28, 2026, accused Magistrate Margaret Murage of bias and contained language intended to cause fear of violence towards the judicial officer.
The prosecution argued that the case was unique due to the victim being a judicial officer and that the threats had left the magistrate living in fear, prompting her to avoid using her residence and vehicle. Defense lawyer Muriithi Mbaabu requested lenient bail terms for Karanja, who claimed he was arrested without being informed of the reason and was not brought before the court on Tuesday.
The court directed that Karanja be presented at Milimani Court 1, citing concerns of potential bias if proceedings were held in Kibera. The court is scheduled to deliver its ruling on his bail application on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 11am.
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