Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki
Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki is a Kenyan filmmaker who, along with three others, was arrested in May 2023 during a police crackdown that raised serious concerns about press freedom in the country. He was detained for allegedly publishing false information and later released, but police reportedly installed spyware on his devices while he was in custody, prompting widespread condemnation from press freedom organizations.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 40,953 | $106,000 | 81$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 40,953 | $106,000 | 81$ |
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Nicholas Wambugu Gichuki was one of the Kenyan filmmakers detained by police and charged with publishing false information.
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