Kenya, June 30, 2026 - Detectives have arrested a woman in Mombasa County over the alleged improper use of social media in a case the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) says raises concerns about national security.
In a statement, the DCI said the suspect, identified as Halima Ngache, also known as Princess Halima, was arrested during an intelligence-led operation conducted in the Kazandani area.
According to the agency, investigations linked the suspect to an X (formerly Twitter) account allegedly used to publish sensitive information concerning the movements of protected persons.
The DCI said the alleged publication is under investigation as a potential threat to national security.
The suspect is currently in police custody undergoing processing and is expected to be arraigned in court once investigations are complete.
The Directorate reiterated that while the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, the right must be exercised responsibly and within the limits of the law.
"The Directorate remains committed to safeguarding national security and urges members of the public to refrain from sharing information that may compromise the safety of protected persons or incite unrest," the DCI said.
The agency did not disclose further details about the protected persons involved or the nature of the information allegedly shared, saying investigations are ongoing.
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