US EditionAtheists in Kenya Founder Harrison Mumia Charged Over altered images of President Ruto
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In Kenya, Harrison Mumia, president of a civil society organisation, has been charged with disseminating "false information." In this case, images generated by artificial intelligence and broadcast on social networks where the president of the country, William Ruto, is seen, agonizing or beaten and arrested by military personnel.
Harrison Mumia Charged Over Fake AI Images of President Ruto
Harrison Mumia, president of the Atheists in Kenya Society, appeared in court on January 5, 2026, facing charges of sharing fake AI-generated images of President William Ruto. Prosecutors say the pictures showed the president lying in a hospital bed, making it look like he was dead or critically ill. Mumia denied the charges at Milimani […] Source
Atheists in Kenya Founder Harrison Mumia Charged Over altered images of President Ruto
According to court documents, the prosecution alleges that Mumia knowingly published or circulated the images through online platforms, falsely portraying the Head of State as deceased. - Kenya breaking news
President of Atheists Society of Kenya, HARRISON MUMIA, in police custody over this AI video depicting RUTO being slapped by his aide-de-camp - His lawyer speaks!
Sunday, January 04, 2025 - Harrison Mumia, President of the Atheist Society of Kenya, was arrested after sharing a five‑second AI‑generated video depicting President William Ruto being slapped and handcuffed by his aide‑de‑camp.His lawyer, Levi Munyeri, termed the arrest unconstitutional, noting that prosecutors declined to press charges when the matter was taken to Milimani Law Courts.Despite the ODPP rejecting the charge sheet, Mumia’s Ksh10,0…
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