The ruling came after the court found that the prosecution failed to present sufficient evidence to prove the allegations beyond reasonable doubt. Okanga had faced charges under Kenya's cybercrime laws, stemming from posts and videos allegedly containing inflammatory content directed at high-profile figures, including threats and false statements about national leadership.
The case, which had dragged on for months and drawn significant public attention, saw Okanga represented by a formidable legal team led by Embakasi East MP Hon. Babu Owino, who personally appeared in court on multiple occasions.
The acquittal marks a significant setback for authorities in similar high-profile cyber-related prosecutions and has been hailed by supporters as a blow against what some describe as attempts to silence dissenting voices online.
This development comes amid ongoing debates in Kenya about the balance between combating misinformation and protecting digital freedoms.