Harrison Mumia. Photo: DCI/X
Harrison Nyende Mumia, president of the Atheist Society of Kenya, was on Monday arraigned at Milimani Law Courts following allegations of publishing false information against state leadership.
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) disclosed that Mumia allegedly used a pseudo Facebook account under the name Robinson Kipruto Ngetich to post misleading statements on December 30, 2025.
During the arrest, detectives seized several items from Mumia’s residence along Kangundo Road.
Confiscated items included two company stamps linked to Dovty Digital Technologies and the Atheists in Kenya Society, an HP EliteBook X360 laptop, a Redmi smartphone, and other electronic devices.
The DCI noted that these items could be critical for ongoing investigations.
Mumia faced four counts of publishing false information under Section 22(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act No. 5 of 2018. He pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The court granted him bail of Sh1 million with one contact person, or an alternative of Sh500,000 with two contacts, and ordered him to deposit his passport.
The Milimani Law Courts scheduled the next mention of the case for January 19, 2026, as authorities continue to probe the alleged publications.
The arrest has generated debate online, with some observers questioning whether freedom of expression is being curtailed.
The DCI emphasized that the action aims to prevent the spread of false information that could undermine public confidence in government institutions.
Mumia’s case is part of a series of prosecutions under the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, reflecting the government’s growing focus on monitoring social media and holding individuals accountable for misinformation affecting public affairs.