Rose Njeri

Rose Njeri

software developer Kenya

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
251,678
Power
4,773$
Sentiment
4.88
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 4 4.50 0.17% +0% 67,886,011 112,394 $2,700,000 4,470$
Nigeria 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 206,139,589 139,284 $448,000 303$
Totals 5 274,025,600 251,678 $3,148,000 4,773$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Rose Njeri was charged with breaching cybercrime laws for creating a website to mobilise opposition. 5

The Punch: Kenya Police Custody Death: Man Dies After Arrest

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Rose Njeri was charged with violating a cybercrime law after creating a tool to help people oppose a government finance bill. 5

BBC: Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for social media post

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Rose Njeri was detained on Friday after police raided her home in the capital, Nairobi, and seized electronic devices. 5

BBC: Kenyan software developer's detention sparks outrage