Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter

Kenyan free-speech advocates have criticized the arrest of author Webster Ochora Elijah for publishing an unauthorized biography of Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto. Accused of impersonation for “misusing” her name without permission, he pleaded not guilty and was released on bail. Critics argue that the prosecution undermines free expression, as the book’s contents were not challenged, and emphasize that public figures should expect scrutiny; similar instances in the past have raised concerns about the misuse of state power against authors.

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