A man who was arrested for chanting an anti-Ruto slogan during Tuesday's protests has been acquitted by Nyahururu Principal Magistrate Evans Kiogo.
The ruling, which came today, follows a wave of protests across Kenya where citizens voiced concerns over government accountability and public resource management.
During the demonstrations, which escalated into clashes with anti-riot police and incidents of vandalism by criminal elements, the man in question was apprehended for expressing dissent against Deputy President William Ruto.
His arrest sparked widespread outcry online, with many questioning the grounds for charging someone solely for expressing their political views.
The court's decision to release the man demonstrates the importance of free speech and the right to protest peacefully in a democratic society.
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