A Ksh 250 million demand letter just hit a Kenyan telecom provider over allegations it tracked a customer's location and handed that data to the police without legal grounds.
Alex Mbalezi's core accusations
Alex Mbalezi's core accusations
- Alex Mutuku Mbalezi claims his real-time location got leaked.
- Mbalezi says that exposure led directly to his arrest.
- Lawyer Danstan Omari is spearheading the legal push.
- Article 31 of Kenya's 2010 Constitution anchors the privacy claim.
- Police reportedly roughed Mbalezi up during detention.
- Physical injuries supposedly sparked ongoing health issues.
- Psychological damage and reputational harm are also claimed.
- His lawyers call the entire arrest fundamentally unlawful.
- Mbalezi wants Ksh 250 million in total compensation.
- A formal written admission of liability is demanded within seven days.
- Omari's team threatens High Court escalation if ignored.
- Physical harm, psychological distress, and financial losses fuel the figure.
