Raila supporter detained for 7 days over Russia weapons video

A supporter of Raila Odinga has been detained for 7 days pending investigations into a video he allegedly shared on social media.

The video, which was posted on TikTok, shows the man calling on Odinga to go to Russia and bring guns for his supporters to invade State House.

The man, who has been identified as Shadrack Omondi alias Omosh Jakababa, was arrested in Kisumu on Monday, July 10, 2023.

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) said that Omosh is being investigated for incitement and terror-related offences.

Omosh’s lawyer, Danstan Omari, has denied the allegations, saying that the video does not disclose any offence.

He also said that the word “bunduki” can have many meanings, including “gun” for sports or hunting.

The magistrate, Martha Nanzushi, said that she would not grant the DCI’s request to detain Omosh for 14 days, but she did grant a 7-day detention.

The case will be heard again on July 17, 2023.