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Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has strongly condemned the growing trend of online harassment targeting the children of government officials, calling it a dangerous and unacceptable escalation of political discourse.

In a heartfelt statement shared on social media on Wednesday, June 4, Alai voiced deep concern over the weaponization of digital platforms to attack minors, especially amid tensions involving their parents’ political affiliations.

“My heart sinks as I write this to you all,” Alai began. “As someone who’s walked the path of a tech blogger, fought for digital rights, and now serves as your elected Member of County Assembly for Nairobi, I’m deeply troubled by what I’m seeing online.

Our children — yes, even the kids of government officials, including those standing with the duly elected President William Ruto — are being dragged into a storm of hate.”

Alai singled out a recent disturbing case involving Ryan Kimutai Lagat, son of Deputy Inspector General Eliud Lagat, whose personal information, including his phone number and student ID, was leaked on social media — prompting threats and calls for harm.

“This isn’t right, and it has to stop,” Alai said emphatically, citing the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees privacy (Article 31), fairness and equality (Article 27), and the protection of children (Article 53).

He also referenced the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (2018) and the Data Protection Act (2019) as existing legal frameworks that should protect individuals from such abuse but warned that these laws are being ignored as online spaces turn hostile.

“Social media has turned into a battleground where innocent kids are targeted with doxxing, threats, and public shaming,” he noted. “It’s even more alarming that some senior police officers are seemingly turning a blind eye — even when their own colleagues’ families are under attack.”

To address the crisis, Alai said he had formally written to key authorities, including the Inspector General of Police, the Data Protection Commissioner, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, and the Communications Authority of Kenya, urging them to take swift and firm action.

“I’m pleading with them to step up, enforce our laws with courage and fairness, and protect our young ones. The police need to act now to stop this madness — children should never be punished for their parents’ public roles.”

Alai also pointed to examples from countries such as the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, where strong law enforcement measures and prosecution have effectively curbed similar digital harassment.

“These nations have shown that with solid investigations, inter-agency cooperation, and strict penalties, we can protect the innocent and uphold the dignity of our society,” he added.

Alai concluded his statement with a passionate appeal for unity, responsibility, and protection of children as sacred and apolitical.

“Let us not allow our frustrations to manifest as cruelty towards children. We can disagree politically, but our humanity must remain intact.”

Robert Alai is an activist-turned-MCA who built a name for himself opposing the government every step of the way. However, in a surprising twist, during the most recent protests, he appears to have taken the stance that we need to stop the protests to give the government a chance to do their work. He said:

I think they need to suspend the protests. I think that it’s not healthy for the country. In fact it’s working against their mission because they want to see more people employed. I work in the assembly and we can’t work. It was 60% looted and burnt. Most of the time we have the Covid-era assembly on Zoom.

He says that we should give them a timeline. after which we should take to the streets and protest again

The reality is this: you have given him conditions. Why don’t you give him timelines. Why don’t you tell him that we’re giving you 3 months to implement this. Or we come back and protest. Because you started protests in June. You don’t give him any moment to work. This person has been in the presidency for less than two years. There is no school for being a president.”

What do you think of Alai’s opinion on this matter? You can watch the full interview in the video below:

Kileleshwa Member of the County Assembly (MCA) Robert Alai suggests that the potential departure of opposition leader Raila Odinga from the political arena complicates the chances of Kalonzo Musyoka defeating President William Ruto in the 2027 presidential election race.

In a post on X, Alai, known for his controversial comments, claimed, without providing proof, that Mr. Odinga’s supporters have more confidence in President Ruto compared to Mr. Musyoka.

Alai’s remarks came hours after Uganda President Yoweri Museveni hosted both President Ruto and Mr. Odinga at his Kisozi farm in Western Uganda.

The three leaders later confirmed that the discussions centered around several issues, including Mr. Odinga’s bid to become the next chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC).

He stated, “Let me tell you with a lot of certainty. If Baba (read Raila Odinga) is not in the (presidential) race in 2027 and given the choice between Kalonzo and Ruto, ODM (Orange Democratic Movement) supporters would easily go for Ruto. ODM supporters would trust Ruto over Kalonzo ANY DAY.”

In an interview with NTV towards the end of 2023, Mr. Musyoka, the leader of the Wiper Democratic Movement, declared his intention to contest the presidency in 2027.

Mr. Musyoka further emphasized that supporting Mr. Odinga’s possible bid for the fourth time in 15 years was out of the question.

Subsequently, the issue of leadership within the Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya Alliance Movement has led to a tug of war over Mr. Odinga’s success in attaining the AUC position in 2025.

Despite the AUC term being four years, analysts point out that Mr. Odinga has the option to resign a year before the 2027 elections in Kenya to join the race.

Nevertheless, Ida Odinga, Mr. Odinga’s wife, has set her sights elsewhere.

At an event in Nyandiwa, Suba South, last week, she revealed her preference for nominated MP John Mbadi to succeed Mr. Odinga if his AUC appointment materializes.

“Baba has mentored many to take care of what he’s left behind as he goes to the AU. Mbadi, after all these years of mentorship, do you still need more training? Should I continue? That’s Baba’s heartbeat,” she said.

Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai has proposed that brothels be segregated in their own estates, citing the proliferation of such businesses in residential areas.

Alai said that the presence of brothels in residential areas can sometimes be a nuisance to residents. He argued that while people need entertainment venues, they should be built in a more systematic way rather than randomly.

“We need sanity in residential areas. Yes, we need the sin side sometimes but shouldn’t be the norm. Make it discreet and interesting. It can’t be all over as it is,” Alai said.

This is not the first time that Alai has spoken out against the annoyance caused by entertainment venues near residential areas. In late November of last year, he welcomed the Nairobi county government’s decision to cancel the operating licenses of nightclubs near residential neighborhoods.

City Hall said that it had revoked the licenses for the businesses in residential zones following a public outcry. It was also stated that only nightclubs in the Central Business District would be granted licenses from this point forward.

Alai, who had been at the forefront of criticizing the clubs for causing disturbance in residential areas due to noise pollution, applauded the decision.

Alai’s proposal to segregate brothels in their own estates has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the idea, arguing that it would help to reduce the nuisance caused by brothels in residential areas. Others oppose the idea, arguing that it would be discriminatory and that it would not solve the underlying problem of prostitution.

The issue of brothels in residential areas is a complex one, and there is no easy solution. Alai’s proposal is one possible solution, but it is important to consider all of the potential impacts before implementing it.

Robert Alai has reached the upper echelons of government, he is now directly advising president Uhuru. Shisha smokers have Alai to blame for the ban.

Shisha smokers were on Thursday dealt a huge blow after the government banned its sale in the country. Health Ministry through a Gazette notice banned the importation, manufacture, advertising and sale of the product in Kenya.

“No person shall import, manufacture, sell, offer for sale, use, advertise, promote, facilitate or encourage shisha smoking in Kenya,” a notice by Health Cabinet Secretary Cleopa Mailu read in part.

Uhuru and Ruto listen to the common man

Robert Alai has taken credit for the ban on shisha smoking in Kenya. The government blogger says he advised the president and his deputy to ban shisha and they listened.

Alai also cautions that more radical changes will follow soon. He says that Kenyans should expect changes in internet use soon.

“I advised the govt to ban Shisha and it has. President @UKenyatta and DP @WilliamsRuto listens to the common man. Give them that. They listen to advice of the common man. You will see some great changes in data privacy, UAV and internet use laws,” Robert Alai tweeted.

KOT reacts

Kenyans on Twitter reacted in fury over Alai’s confession. KOT is perplexed at how fast the blogger has become influential in government ever since he switched allegiance.

Insulting Raila is what Uhuru can do. He hasn’t realized the value of the presidency. Adolescent president. This seat needs maturity,” Robert Alai tweeted back in 2014, a tweet that definitely put him in loggerheads with the state machinery.

The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) Keriako Tobiko immediately instigated prosecution against him where he was arrested and sued for undermining the presidency.

Although he fought back by also filing a suit against the DPP’s office and that of the Attorney General, it has not been a smooth ride though he eventually became victorious today, when Justice Enoch Chacha Mwita declared that a section of the law that stipulates undermining authority of a public officer as an offence was unconstitutional and thus all the charges to be dropped.

You would expect that he’d hit the bar or call over some lass to celebrate(wait he’s married) but he chose to start an onslaught on twitter criticizing Raila and the whole of NASA, the same outfit he was defending at the time of his arrest.

At the same time he was also applauding Uhuru and the whole of Jubilee fraternity declaring them as the winners in the on coming elections; the same outfit that was determined to ensure he rotted in prison.

Just what exactly is wrong with this man?

Check out some of the tweets he’s been churning out for the better part of the day: