Scophine Aoko Otieno, better known by her nickname “Maverick Aoko,” is a notable social media figure.
Over the last several days, her followers have been experiencing unease as a result of her unexpected and out-of-character absence from public conversation.
Since Tuesday, October 22, it appears that the social commentator, known for her bold style when discussing contentious issues, has not been active.
She has a reputation for being vocal and making provocative statements.
This quiet comes against the background of her continuing legal struggles, in which she has been battling charges of cyber harassment and the release of defamatory material after her detention by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in August.
Her legal battles have been going on for quite some time. Aoko has been warned by people in government that her days are numbered in different social media posts and comments.
Given the growing trend of disappearances and detentions among high-profile voices critical of the current administration, the timing of her absence is extremely troubling.
