Kenyans on X on High Alert as Maverick Aoko Goes Missing
Key takeaways
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- A section of Twitter (X) users on Friday raised an alarm over the whereabouts of popular blogger Maverick Aoko.
- The influential female blogger hasn’t posted on the platform for over 48 hours, which is highly unusual for her.
- Worrying reports from fellow content creators indicate that Ms. Aoko is unreachable, raising speculations about her safety.
- Aoko’s sudden disappearance from X follows the shocking events surrounding the arrest of another vocal blogger Francis Gaitho on Tuesday night.
Also read: Shocking Details About Francis Gaitho’s Arrest Emerge
Where is Maverick Aoko?
Maverick Aoko is an outspoken X user who has lately gained prominence for criticizing senior public officials.
Her provocative tweets have caught the attention of authorities, leading to her recent arrest and detention in a police cell on charges of offending powerful individuals.
The main subject in Aoko’s latest tweets is President William Ruto’s aide and confidant Farouk Kibet.
Typically known for conducting his business quietly, Mr. Kibet was briefly put in the spotlight following reports that he lost his son.
The reports have not been confirmed by official sources, leading Kenyans to speculate about the circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
Aoko took to her X account to share details about Mr. Kibet’s family, including the identities of his sons—information that Farouk has managed to keep out of the public eye.
“His name is Ezekiel Kibet Teigut Aka crying man. His peers named him that coz he smiles like he’s crying He’s the second son of Farouq. No one knows this, buda Yao amewaficha Sana.” wrote Aoko on X.
Aoko made two more posts on Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and lawyer Githu Muigai before her account went silent for two days.
Kenyans online react to Aoko’s unusual silence
Like Miguna Miguna, bloggers Cyprian Nyakundi, Francis Gaitho, and Eric Amunga (Amerix), Aoko is among the most engaging personalities on X.
X users flock to her handle for a daily dose of her hard-hitting posts and commentary.
Her tweets are affectionately dubbed “tea” because they offer unique information that can’t be found anywhere else, even on mainstream media.
Aoko’s supporters are now riddled with fear after not hearing from the prolific blogger for more than two days.
Below are some of the reactions by concerned netizens on Aoko:
“Maverick Aoko has been silent for a minute We can’t just ignore about it,Where is Aoko?” asked @daily_254
“Where is Maverick Aoko? Her silence should not be ignored. This regime is not good for fearless people like her!” wrote @itskipronoh.
“Guys, Where is Aoko? Aoko disappears as Gaitho is released from Kamkunji police station after online outrage. Hope she is safe!!” said @JogooRangi
Also read: Anxiety Builds on Twitter as Maverick Aoko’s Account is Deactivated
The “Where is Aoko” conversation has also gained traction on other platforms like TikTok where leading TikToker Dr. Mumbi is demanding answers about blogger Maverick Aoko Otieno.
Aoko’s followers and the online community are grappling with news of her second disappearance in less than two months, coinciding with an increasing crackdown on bloggers.
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