Spy Software Scandal in Kenya: Inside Ruto’s Secret Digital Surveillance Plan
Kenya is facing a storm of controversy following the explosive revelation of a secretive digital surveillance project allegedly orchestrated by high-level officials within President William Ruto's administration. At the heart of the scandal is an advanced spy software—reportedly designed to monitor citizens, manipulate social media trends, and profile political opponents and journalists.
This story, which broke through detailed court filings by a Kenyan-Canadian software developer, unveils a shadowy world of political espionage, contested contracts, and internal warfare among State House aides. It represents one of the most significant data privacy and digital rights threats in East Africa to date.