Wiper-nominated Makueni County Assembly Member Albanus Wambua at Milimani Court on August 13, 2026. Photo Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva
Wiper-nominated Makueni County Assembly Member Albanus Wambua, popularly known as Kanzala Kana, has been charged with cyber harassment at the Milimani Law Courts in Nairobi over remarks he allegedly made in a TikTok video addressing Wiper MPs and UDA leaders from the region.
Wambua appeared before the court on August 13, 2026, where he pleaded not guilty to the charge of cyber harassment contrary to Section 27(1)(a), as read with Section 27(2), of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
According to the charge sheet, Wambua, identified as Urbanus Kyalo Wambua and using the TikTok account @urbanuswambua1, allegedly posted the video on August 5, 2026, at about 11pm.
The prosecution case centres on remarks Kana allegedly made while challenging Wiper MPs from Makueni to take a stronger position against UDA leaders holding rallies in their constituencies.
In the video, Kana questioned why Wiper MPs were not speaking out in defence of party leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
“I want to charge the members of Parliament... nataka kusikia hao wabunge wakiongea.”
He went on to challenge the legislators to demonstrate courage in defending their political interests.
“Na kama mumekuwa wake, hio vitu yenu ya kiume imekufa, mtueleze tuone vile tunaweza wasaidia. Tutawatafutia dawa.”
Kana also criticised MPs who, according to him, would allow political opponents to enter their constituencies and attack Wiper leaders without responding.
“Sitaki kusikia constituency ya Kilome imekuja mkora anaitwa Mutuse na ametusi Kalonzo, anatusi governor, anatusi senator na hawezi tusi huyo mjumbe wa hapo.”
In another section of the video cited in the charge sheet, Kana allegedly urged Wiper supporters and elected leaders to resist what he described as an offensive by UDA leaders in the region.
“So I want to urge all the Wiper family and all the leaders, members of Parliament, senators, governors and all our supporters, tuko na maadui wameachiliwa.”
He allegedly went further, using strong language to describe the UDA leaders he was opposing. “Hao ni makanga na hao ni mafisi.”
Kana allegedly singled out several Makueni, Machakos and Kitui UDA politicians, describing Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse as the leading figure in what he portrayed as a political campaign against Wiper.
“Kasongo ametuma mafisi huku wakiongozwa na fisi mkubwa zaidi mwenye meno zaidi anaitwa Mwengi Mutuse, Kawaya na Mbai.”
He allegedly described the leaders as enemies of the community and called for action against them.
“Hao ni watu maadui wa hii jamii. Kwa hivyo nataka mtusaidie mara moja.”
The MCA also allegedly urged Wiper leaders to ensure that UDA politicians did not freely hold political gatherings in their constituencies.
“Sisi tukisikia kwako umewachilia constituency yako hio wakora... wameleta hapo kwako, lazima tusukumane na nyinyi.”
The prosecution alleges that the communication was made in circumstances likely to cause Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse fear of violence.
The charge sheet lists Mwengi Mutuse, digital forensics officials and other witnesses who are expected to testify in the case.
Wambua was arrested without a warrant on August 6, 2026, a day after the alleged TikTok post.
Following investigations, detectives forwarded the case file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with a recommendation that Wambua be charged with cyber harassment under Section 27(1) of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act, 2018.
During his appearance at the Milimani Law Courts on August 13, Wambua denied the charge.
The court granted him a Sh500,000 bond with two sureties of the same amount.
Alternatively, he was granted Sh200,000 cash bail with one contact person.
The matter will come up for mention on August 24, 2026.
The case now places Kana's politically charged TikTok remarks under judicial scrutiny, with the prosecution expected to demonstrate whether the words and circumstances surrounding their publication meet the legal threshold for cyber harassment.
Wambua remains presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.
