Media personality Nancy Omweri has issued a formal legal notice against controversial blogger Edgar Obare, accusing him of publishing false and defamatory statements alleging she had a romantic relationship with former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i, now a potential 2027 presidential contender.
The demand letter, dated October 13, 2025, and signed by her legal representative Danstan Omari, outlines what Omweri terms as a malicious and calculated attack on her character through posts made by Obare and his followers on social media platforms.
False Allegations and Online Defamation
According to the letter, on October 6, 2025, Edgar Obare allowed the circulation of content on his Instagram stories (BNN Basic) and Telegram channel, under hashtags #NancyOmweri and #BNNBasic, suggesting that Omweri had a child with Fred Matiang’i.
These posts, which included her photograph, quickly went viral, garnering public attention and subjecting her to what her lawyer describes as:
“Public ridicule, mental anguish, reputational harm, and unwarranted attacks on her morality and professionalism.“
“Portrayed as a Woman of Loose Morals”
The demand letter notes that the defamatory insinuations portrayed Nancy Omweri as:
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A woman of loose morals
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Disloyal and lacking integrity
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Undeserving of her role as a respected journalist
Omari emphasizes that his client enjoys a credible and respected career in journalism, and that the allegations were entirely false, unsubstantiated, and damaging, both personally and professionally.
Legal Grounds Cited: Cybercrimes Act
Omweri’s legal team cites Section 23 of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, No. 5 of 2018, which prohibits the publication of false information likely to harm a person’s reputation.
The offence is punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to KSh 5 million.
Demands Made to Edgar Obare
The legal notice issued by Danstan Omari demands that Edgar Obare must, within seven days:
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Admit liability for the false publication.
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Delete all defamatory content from all platforms (Instagram, Telegram, etc.).
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Issue a public apology.
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Pay KSh 10 million in damages for reputational harm.
The letter warns that failure to comply will lead to immediate legal proceedings for defamation, damages, legal costs, and further injunctions.
It also cautions Obare against sharing the legal notice with any third party, except his legal counsel.
Omweri: “I Will See Him in Court”
Nancy Omweri, speaking through her lawyer, has stated that she is fully prepared to pursue the matter in court, should Obare fail to comply. She challenges the blogger to provide evidence, if any, to back up the alleged claims.
“These statements are entirely baseless, malicious, and intended to destroy my image. I will not be silenced by digital gossip masked as journalism,” she is quoted as saying.
Growing Concern Over Online Defamation in Kenya
This dispute adds to a growing trend of online defamation cases involving social media influencers, bloggers, and public figures. The case underscores the tension between digital content creation, freedom of expression, and the legal boundaries of reputation and privacy.
Kenyan courts have recently begun taking a firmer stance on digital defamation and the weaponization of platforms like Telegram and Instagram to circulate unverified, damaging content.