Anxiety Builds on Twitter as Maverick Aoko’s Account is Deactivated

Key takeaways

1. 1. Maverick Aoko is a prolific blogger who enjoys a substantial following on the Twitter (X) social network.
   2. The blogger was recently arrested, detained, and charged at the Milimani Law Courts where she was released on a 100,000 shillings cash bail.
   3. Aoko was arrested following a string of tweets she posted, which reportedly offended members of the first family, government officials, and influential figures.
   4. Immediately after her bail release, Aoko was back on X for a fresh tweeting spree.
   5. Her Twitter page was awash with details about her interrogations by the DCI before it was unceremoniously deactivated.

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Where is Maverick Aoko?

Kenya’s X network is riddled with speculation after active tweep Aoko Otieno suddenly disappeared from the platform.

Aoko has attracted a large audience in the past few days as she exposed the underhand tactics used by the state allegedly to silence critics.

From manipulative treatment to sheer brute force by police and detectives, Ms. Aoko gave a blow-by-blow of her arrest and detention.

The unrepentant Aoko still sustained criticism against top state officers.

In her now-deleted tweets, for instance, the blogger alleged that Defense Minister Soipan Tuya receives undue favor from the president because of their reportedly close relationship.

Aoko accused Hon. Tuya of influencing her arrest and harassment by police. Her tweets prompted the DCI to take action, leading to her arrest and arraignment on charges related to the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crimes Act.

Aoko is now reportedly missing after her account was unexpectedly deactivated. Efforts to find her are underway on social media as the #FreeAoko hashtag makes a swift comeback.

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Kenyans on X react to the deactivation of Blogger Aoko’s account

Concerned Kenyans have taken to X asking for the whereabouts of the controversial blogger.

Here are some reactions posted on X after Aoko’s Twitter page was taken down:

“Where is Aoko? We should not focus on the useless unveiling of failure Raila Odonga at the State House and forget one of our own,” posted @victor_pkoech

“I know Aoko anaeza kua amewakosea. She may have crossed paths with some of you. I am asking for forgiveness on her behalf. Poleni. I have always stood with everyone and will always stand with all of you. Kindly join me in asking where Aoko is. Tafadhali,” added _James041

Concerns for her safety have intensified as some users revealed that all her phone numbers are disconnected.

With no updates on her whereabouts, Kenyans are urging the government to ensure her security.