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Kibet Bull, Billy Mwangi: Chronological of Events of Bloggers from Abduction to Their Release
- Families of Billy Mwangi and Kibet Mwangi could not hide their joy after they were released by their abductors. The two were abducted in December 2025.
The article from Tuko.co.ke details the abduction and subsequent release of Kenyan blogger Billy Simani, known as Crazy Nairobian, who was kidnapped on the night of March 18, 2023, after leaving his home in Nairobi. The sequence of events began when Simani was forcibly taken by unknown assailants, leading to widespread concern and speculation about his whereabouts. His disappearance was linked to his critical posts about Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with whom he had a public feud. On March 20, 2023, Simani was released, appearing disoriented and in a different location from where he was abducted. He later recounted his ordeal, mentioning being blindfolded, driven around, and interrogated about his online activities. Following his release, there was significant public and media attention, with calls for investigations into the incident. The article also touches on the broader implications of such abductions on freedom of speech and the safety of bloggers in Kenya.
Read the Full Tuko Article at:
[ https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/574468-kibet-bull-billy-mwangi-chronological-events-bloggers-abduction-release/ ]
Read the Full Tuko Article at:
[ https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/574468-kibet-bull-billy-mwangi-chronological-events-bloggers-abduction-release/ ]
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