TikToker charged in court after derogatory comments on William Ruto, his children

University Student Charged Over Alleged Offensive TikTok Post Targeting Ruto

NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 31 – A Chuka University law student has denied a charge of publishing offensive information after allegedly posting a controversial video on TikTok that referenced President William Ruto and his son, George Ruto. The student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, appeared before Trial Magistrate Geoffrey Onsaringo, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge. Thomas had initially admitted the offence when he first appeared in court. However, the…

TikToker charged in court after derogatory comments on William Ruto, his children

A Chuka University student, Hesbon Mauti Thomas, denied charges for insulting President Ruto and his family in a TikTok video. Released on KSh 5,000 bail.

Student in court over alleged offensive remarks against President Ruto and his children

A Chuka University student has been charged with using offensive language against President William Ruto and his children. According to the charge sheet, the comments were made in a video clip posted on TikTok on June 25, 2026. In it, he is alleged to have made derogatory remarks touching on President Ruto, his son George and one of […]