Nicholas Wambugu
Nicholas Wambugu is a filmmaker based in Nairobi, known for his involvement in various documentary projects. He recently gained media attention following his arrest in connection with the production of the BBC documentary 'Blood Parliament,' which sparked public outcry over the circumstances of his detention.
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Nicholas Wambugu is a Kenyan filmmaker whose phone was found to have spyware installed while in police possession.
Kenyan authorities used Israeli tech to crack activist’s phone, report claims | Kenya
United Kingdom· 2026-02-17
Nicholas Wambugu was one of the four filmmakers arrested by the DCI.
Release BBC filmmakers' equipment, phones, DCI told
Kenya· 2025-05-07
Nicholas Wambugu was one of the four filmmakers arrested in connection with the BBC documentary 'The Blood Parliament'.
Outcry as DCI detains equipment from crew behind BBC's 'The Blood Parliament'Kenya· 2025-05-07Nicholas Wambugu was one of the filmmakers arrested in connection with the production of BBC's Blood Parliament.
Uproar over arrest of filmmakers linked to 'Blood Parliament'Kenya· 2025-05-03
Nicholas Wambugu was one of the filmmakers arrested in connection with the production of BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary.
Filmmakers behind 'Blood Parliament' expose released after public uproarKenya· 2025-05-03