Kenyan Filmmakers Accused of Spyware Monitoring by Authorities
Kenyan authority figures have been accused of using digital spyware to monitor documentary filmmakers Bryan Adagala and Nicholas Wambugu. The filmmakers, who were arrested in May and released in July, had their phones held for two months. Digital researchers suspect the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) used FlexiSPY, a powerful digital surveillance tool, on the duo's devices.
Adagala described the alleged spying as 'a theater of the absurd', highlighting the invasive nature of the digital software. FlexiSPY, capable of recording calls, tracking locations, and accessing messages, has been used previously in high-profile cases like the arrest of Mexican cartel leader Joaquin Guzman, 'El Chapo'.
Wambugu expressed that it is 'deeply unfair' for filmmakers to face such digital intrusions while doing their work. The filmmakers were arrested for allegedly publishing false information but were never charged. Their documentary, 'The People Shall', focuses on young people's efforts for more freedoms in Kenya. The incident comes amid increasing government crackdowns on protestors and dissent in the country.
The allegations of digital spyware use by Kenyan authority figures raise serious concerns about privacy and freedom of expression. The filmmakers' phones were held for two months, with digital researchers accusing the DCI of installing FlexiSPY during their custody. The incident underscores the need for transparency and accountability in the use of digital surveillance technologies by governments.
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