Mobile giant Safaricom has sued blogger Cyprian Nyakundi for defamation, prompting a reaction from radio presenter Caroline Mutoko, who criticized the hypocrisy of Kenyans offering support to Nyakundi on social media.
Mutoko expressed her disappointment with the lack of tangible support for Nyakundi, stating that instead of just tweeting about the issue, people should have shown up at the law courts or helped raise funds for his legal fees.
Nyakundi had planned a series of articles exposing the alleged wrongdoings of Safaricom, but the company took legal action against him. Mutoko argued that the burden of proof lies with the accused in a libel case and that Nyakundi's actions may have been misguided.
Mutoko also pointed out that Nyakundi had allegedly violated a gag order by continuing to discuss Safaricom on his platforms. She emphasized the importance of respecting the legal process and not using public opinion to sway court decisions.
In response to Mutoko's statement, blogger Leon Lidigu defended Nyakundi, saying that he had not tweeted about Safaricom since the gag order was issued. Lidigu also criticized the media for giving a blackout to the issues raised by Nyakundi, including the alleged mistreatment of Safaricom employees.
- Nyakundi faced a court case against Safaricom.
- Caroline Mutoko criticized the hypocrisy of Kenyans supporting Nyakundi on social media.
- Leon Lidigu responded to Mutoko's statement, defending Nyakundi and criticizing the media blackout on the issue.
According to Mutoko, the case highlights the superficiality of online support and the need for people to take concrete actions when standing up for what they believe in.
