This archive report was first published on 22 July 2019.
On July 22, 2019, Dennis Itumbi appeared before Senior Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot in court, facing charges of making a false document without authority and publishing a false statement.
The document in question is a letter purportedly addressed to the President, detailing allegations of plans to assassinate Deputy President William Ruto.
Itumbi was the State House Digital Director in the Communications Department until he moved to DP Ruto's office.
He is accused of creating and disseminating the false document, which has sparked concerns about the spread of misinformation.
Itumbi's case has raised questions about the responsibility of public officials in handling sensitive information.
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