Blogger Alai claims his life is in danger
Mr Robert Alai Onyango in a past court appearance. An apparent government request to have a website associated with the controversial blogger to be brought down was rejected by an Italian company contacted to provide an internet hacking system. FILE PHOTO |
What you need to know:
- His move followed the posting of an audio clip online where a number of individuals were recorded discussing him. Part of the clip had the voice of a man claiming he would ensure Mr Alai was killed for his online activities.
Controversial blogger Robert Alai Saturday reported to the Central Police Station that his life was in danger.
His move followed the posting of an audio clip online where a number of individuals were recorded discussing him. Part of the clip had the voice of a man claiming he would ensure Mr Alai was killed for his online activities.
Mr Alai is known for his hard-hitting views on various issues and has a huge following on Twitter and Facebook. He has previously got into legal trouble with secretary to the Cabinet Francis Kimemia, politician William Oduol and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua.
Mr Alai is expected to return to the police station today to reveal the identity of the men recorded discussing plans to eliminate him.
On social media, Mr Alai informed the Inspector General of Police David Kimaiyo who told shim to report the matter at the nearest police station.
Social media users rallied behind Mr Alai, with some alleging two of the voices in the recording belonged to political activists.
