A woman has been arrested after detectives linked her to an X account alleged to have published information tracking the movements of President William Ruto’s aircraft.
The suspect, identified as Halima Ngache, popularly known online as “Princess Halima,” was arrested by officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Serious Crimes Unit following what investigators described as an intelligence-led operation conducted in the Kazandani area.
According to the DCI, Ngache is suspected of operating the verified X account @sholard_mancity, which allegedly published flight routes and travel information relating to the Head of State.
She was presented before the Milimani Law Courts, where investigators successfully obtained orders allowing them to detain her for three days as investigations continue.
The DCI is investigating her for the offence of cyber harassment contrary to Section 27(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. The matter is scheduled for mention on July 6, 2026.
Court documents filed by Corporal Edwin Metto of the DCI’s Serious Crimes Unit state that investigators received intelligence on June 29 regarding posts allegedly detailing President Ruto’s travel itinerary and flight routes.
Among the posts cited by investigators were claims that the President travelled from Belgium to Norway aboard a chartered private jet on June 8, from Norway to Finland on June 10, and another post alleging that he departed Kenya on June 25 and was expected to board a private aircraft in Madagascar.
Investigators told the court that the motive behind the alleged publication of the information remains unclear but argued that the posts raised concerns over the security of the President and other protected persons.
The affidavit further states that Ngache was arrested on June 30 in Bamburi, Mombasa County, before being escorted to Nairobi and booked at Muthaiga Police Station.
During the operation, detectives recovered two mobile phones, a laptop, a tablet, flash drives and other electronic devices, which have since been seized for forensic examination.
While appearing before court, Ngache denied being the sole operator of the X account, telling the court that despite the seizure of her electronic devices, the account remained active, suggesting that another individual could also have access to it.
Senior Principal Magistrate Theresa Nyangena granted the DCI’s request to detain the suspect for three days to allow investigators to complete forensic analysis of the recovered devices and conclude their investigations.
Following the arrest, the DCI reiterated that although the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression, the right must be exercised responsibly and within the confines of the law, urging members of the public against publishing information that could compromise the security of protected persons or public safety.
