Teacher in custody for impersonating President Ruto's daughter

The DCI is seeking seven-day custodial orders for a teacher accused of impersonating President William Ruto's daughter on Facebook.

In an affidavit sworn by Police Constable Peter Mwangi, the DCI requested a week to continue holding Samuel Mogwasi Mainga, a JSS teacher, to complete investigations into identity theft and impersonation concerning President Ruto's daughter, June Ruto.

Mogwasi is alleged to have posted content on a Facebook account purporting to be June Ruto on March 20 and April 8, 2025.

The DCI detective informed the court that the suspect was arrested on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, in Mombasa County and flown to Nairobi to facilitate the ongoing investigations related to the Facebook account.

"The respondent (Mogwasi) was arrested on April 9, 2025, in Mombasa County on allegations of identity theft and impersonation, contrary to Section 29 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrime Act No. 5 of 2018," Officer Mwangi told the court.

While seeking more days for detention, the DCI detective stated that the investigations into the matter are not yet complete, as the case is complex.

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The court heard that the police also needed more time to obtain vital information and documents related to the case.

"We seek more time to hold the suspect to retrieve documents related to the Facebook account and to record statements from the remaining witnesses," Mwangi stated.

The officer also urged the court not to grant bail or bond, arguing that the suspect might flee, as his place of abode has yet to be established.

"The DCI's investigators project that it will take them seven days to complete their investigations," Mwangi said.

While opposing the application for detention, Mogwasi, through his lawyer Danstan Omari, told the court that he was arrested while accompanying his Junior Secondary School students at a national sports event in Mombasa County.

He sought to have his client released on bail pending the investigation, arguing that the police did not need to keep him in custody during the recording of witness statements.

The court has detained Mogwasi at Capitol Hill Police Station until Friday 9 am pending a ruling on whether to grant the DCI seven days.