Rose Njeri
Rose Njeri is a Kenyan software developer whose recent detention sparked widespread outrage among citizens and activists. She was arrested after creating a tool designed to help the public oppose a controversial finance bill proposed by the government, which many fear will increase the cost of living. Njeri's work aimed to facilitate public participation by allowing citizens to flag problematic clauses in the bill and communicate directly with parliament. Her arrest has been characterized as a move by the government to suppress dissent and intimidate citizens, leading to calls for her immediate release.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 32,928 | $106,000 | 65$ |
| Totals | 1 | 53,771,296 | 32,928 | $106,000 | 65$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Kenya:
Rose Njeri was arrested for creating a public participation platform, reflecting the crackdown on civic engagement in Kenya.
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Kenya:
Kinyagua’s case is linked to the 88-hour detention of software developer Rose Njeri.
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Kenya:
Activist Rose Njeri was arrested after developing a web platform to enhance public engagement with Parliament.
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Kenya:
Maraga condemned the arrest of software developer Rose Njeri.
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Nigeria:
Rose Njeri was charged with breaching cybercrime laws for creating a website to mobilise opposition.
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United Kingdom:
Rose Njeri was charged with violating a cybercrime law after creating a tool to help people oppose a government finance bill.
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United Kingdom:
Njeri was arrested on Friday for creating a tool that helped citizens oppose the government's annual finance bill.
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United Kingdom:
Rose Njeri was charged with unauthorized interference with a computer system after creating a tool for public opposition to a proposed law.
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United Kingdom:
Rose Njeri was detained on Friday after police raided her home in the capital, Nairobi, and seized electronic devices.
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