Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) leader Eugene Wamalwa has accused President William Ruto's administration of using anti-terror laws to silence youth-led protests demanding accountability.
Wamalwa on Tuesday, July 22, claimed the government has weaponized the criminal justice system against citizens, using the Prevention of Terrorism Act and the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to clamp down on free speech and digital activism. "The criminal justice system has been used by the government against its own citizens.
The law is being twisted to tarnish, intimidate and crush dissent," noted Wamalwa.
He said nearly 100 young people and their alleged sponsors are facing charges under terrorism laws, citing the arrests of Rose Jerry, Rex Maasai and Albert Ojwang during protests. "Almost 100 young Kenyans including their alleged sponsors are being charged under terrorism laws.
