X influencer and political blogger Maverick Aoko's whereabout is not yet known. Kenyans on social media are still pushing for her release since most suspect that she might have been allegedly abducted by the police. Aoko does not shy away from addressing issues she believes are important to share on social media, especially those involving criticism of the current government.
Aoko is controversial, that's true.
— Okiya Omtatah Okoiti-Commentary (@RealOmtatah) October 28, 2024
You may not like her,
But remember, fighting for her is not personal,
It is a greater fight for justice in a country where people disappear and mysteriously turn up with body parts chopped up!
It is not about the person of Aoko, but the… pic.twitter.com/NSAloGi9Dr
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Aoko opened up about her experience in police custody in the recent past following her arrest. Aoko was taken into custody after posting controversial statements on X, which authorities claimed were made in bad faith.
She was detained at Muthaiga Police Station from Friday until Monday, when she was released on cash bail after appearing in court.
Aoko disclosed that she slept in the Muthaiga cells for three nights in a post on her X account. She described how the area was overrun with mosquitoes.
Aoko went on to say that despite her best efforts, she was unable to fall asleep because the cell lacked a mattress.
According to the blogger, the experience hasn't affected her at all. "For the past 3 nights, saa Kaa hizi the floor is Alaska Kwa cell. Mosquitoes performing a mandatory musical and Ballet to you. No mattress. I used to wear my jacket and try to sleep by all means.They thought they were breaking me, they hardened me. My crime? Speaking truth," she posted.
As of the time this article was published, Aoko whereabout was not known and she is suspected to be in the hands of his abductors.
