This archive report was first published on 22 July 2019.
On July 22, 2019, State House Director of Digital and Media Dennis Itumbi faced charges related to an alleged fake letter claiming a plot to assassinate Deputy President William Ruto.
Itumbi was charged with three offenses: making a false document without authority, publishing a false statement, and reprogramming a mobile phone.
When appearing before Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot, Itumbi denied the charges.
Prosecutors sought stringent bond terms and a ban on Itumbi publishing case-related content on social media.
However, Itumbi's lawyer, Katwa Kigen, described the charges as 'ridiculous.'
