Gabriel Oguda

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Blogger Gabriel Oguda Abducted: Social Media in Turmoil

Abduction - Gabriel Oguda - Kenyan Protests - Social Media Activism

Breaking news: Popular influencer Gabriel Oguda allegedly abducted by gunmen. Find out more!

In a shocking turn of events, blogger and social media activist Gabriel Oguda was reportedly abducted from his home by gunmen. The news sent waves of concern and turmoil across social media platforms as Oguda, known for his outspoken activism, went missing ahead of the planned protests against the Finance Bill 2024. Oguda's brother clarified that any posts from Oguda's account were scheduled, raising suspicions about the circumstances of his disappearance.

National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi revealed that Oguda had contacted him before the alleged abduction, further adding to the mystery surrounding the incident. Alongside Oguda, influencer Osama Otero was also reported missing, setting off alarm bells within the influencer community. Despite the disappearances, Oguda continued to post on social media, leading to speculation about the motives behind the abductions.

In a bizarre twist, Gabriel Oguda's last message before going offline mentioned the presence of police at his gate, hinting at a targeted operation. The situation escalated as more influencers and activists, including newspaper columnist Gabriel Oguda, were reported missing. The series of abductions raised concerns about the safety of social media personalities and the potential impact on the planned protests against the proposed tax changes.

As the saga unfolds, the focus remains on the whereabouts and safety of Gabriel Oguda and other missing influencers. The incidents have shed light on the risks faced by social media activists in advocating for social and political causes, highlighting the need for greater awareness and support for individuals speaking out against government policies.

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โ€œCops Are at My Gate,โ€ Blogger Gabriel Oguda warned before ... (Capital FM Kenya)

Among those arrested is blogger Gabriel Oguda, a key supporter of the ongoing protests, and popular influencer Osama Otero, who has been hosting Spaces ...

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Gabriel Oguda, popular social media activists allegedly abducted (The Star, Kenya)

Oguda's brother said any tweets from his handle were scheduled. · Officials said this was among strategies being used to defuse the planned protests against the ...

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Opiyo Wandayi narrates how Gabriel Oguda was 'abducted' (Citizen Digital)

National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi says popular social commentator Gabriel Oguda called him early Tuesday morning before he was allegedly ...

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Concern as Gabriel Oguda, more influencers allegedly abducted ... (The Standard)

Among those reported missing are newspaper columnist Gabriel Oguda and influencer Osama Otero. Both reported their abductions on social media moments before ...

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Missing but active: Gabriel Oguda continues tweeting after alleged ... (Pulse Live Kenya)

Officials suggest that these abductions are part of broader strategies to quell the protests against the proposed tax changes. Gabriel Oguda allegedly abducted.

Oguda, Otero & 7 Other Youth Abducted in Early Morning Roundup (Kenyans.co.ke)

In his last message before going offline, Gabriel Oguda remarked that cops were at his gate.

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Gabriel Oguda Goes Missing Ahead of Nationwide Anti-Finance Bill ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Popular satirist and writer Gabriel Oguda has disappeared ahead of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests. Oguda was reportedly taken by gunmen from his home.

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Concern as Gabriel Oguda, more influencers allegedly abducted ... (The Standard)

"Guys. Cops are at my gate," Oguda tweeted on his X account at 2:18 a.m..

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Speaker Moses Wetang'ula Issues Directive Over Abduction Of ... (Nairobi Leo)

Kenyans on social media called for the release of Oguda with the hashtag #FreeOguda trending on X.

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Gabriel Oguda: Moses Wetang'ula Gives Govt 2 Hours to Explain ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Online activist Gabriel Oguda disappeared ahead of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests after armed men, suspected to be police officers, took him from his ...

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Social media commentator Gabriel Oguda freed after reported ... (Citizen Digital)

This was confirmed by X user Nyandia Gachago on Wednesday who said "He is safe" after sharing an image showing four people among them Oguda who had been missing ...

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I Didn't Know What Would Have Happened - Gabriel Oguda Speaks ... (Kenyans.co.ke)

Research and policy analyst at National Assembly Minority Leader Opiyo Wandayi's office, Gabriel Oguda has confirmed his release from police custody after ...

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Popular social media activist Gabriel Oguda found after alleged ... (The Star, Kenya)

Oguda who was found at Kajiado police station said "Ambia wasee niko sawa."

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Gabriel Oguda Finally Spotted All Smiles Day After His Alleged ... (Tuko.co.ke)

Missing blogger Gabriel Oguda was found safe after alleged abduction because of his criticism of the Finance Bill 2024. He is safe according to the new ...

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