Itumbi's Post Demanding Justice For Murdered Daniel Muthiani Elicits Emotions: "Tell The President"

• Dennis Itumbi took to social media to demand justice for Meru blogger Daniel Muthiani, who was murdered by unknown people
• However, his message attracted emotional reactions from Kenyans who wanted Itumbi to use his closeness with President William Ruto to find justice for Muthiani
• A postmortem examination conducted on the body of the murdered Meru blogger, popularly known as Sniper, revealed that he was strangled

Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Nairobi - Digital strategist Dennis Itumbi has lashed out at people behind the gruesome murder of Meru-based blogger Daniel Muthiani, alias Sniper.

Itumbi demands justice for Daniel Muthiani

In a tweet on Monday, December 25, Itumbi demanded justice for Muthiani, who was a popular political activist in Meru county.

In his message, Itumbi mentioned the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the Director of Public Prosecution, saying justice must be served for Muthiani.

"I am a blogger. Blogging is not a crime. The only Christmas message is #JusticeForSniper Hii ufala na ujinga must stop.Disagree with me, but do not kill! Enough is enough! Justice must be served," Itumbi said.

However, the post by Itumbi elicited emotional reactions from Kenyans, with some wondering why he was lamenting on social media despite his closeness to power.

A majority of those who commented on Itumbi's post said he should use his close relationship with President William Ruto to find justice for Muthiani.

Many said the digital strategist should directly tell the president about what happened to the Meru blogger.

How Kenyans reacted to Itumbi's post

Gabriel Oguda:

"Just send it to your boss, wacha kutubeba ufala nanii."

Sholla :

"Like for real u have Ruto s number , y not text him."

Kijana Ya Baba (Parody):

"Can you please send this message to your boss and relevant investigative authorities instead of shedding crocodile tears here.

"But si uko kwa serikali tbh. Why rant like us on social media when you can take action!"

king Kong!:

"Funny that the government that should be finding justice for sniper is also Complaining and creating hash tags."

What did the postmortem examination reveal?

A postmortem examination conducted on the body of the murdered Meru blogger revealed that he was strangled.

During a press briefing on Friday, December 22, after the examination at the Marimanti Level 4 Hospital Mortuary, government pathologist Johansen Oduor said Sniper had marks on his neck.

He explained that he showed signs of a person who lacked oxygen, had fractured ribs, and showed injuries on his head, which suggested that he was strangled before being thrown into a river.