A feast of misinformation, fakes as Kenya’s political battles go online
This combination of pictures created on May 28, 2020 shows the genuine edition of 'Daily Nation' (left) while on the right is a fake front cover that was circulated on social media on May 28,2020. PHOTO | NMG
This past week saw the escalation of a purge on perceived rebels in Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ruling Jubilee Party.
Although the main battleground has been Parliament, where senators loyal to Deputy President William Ruto have been ejected from House leadership positions, the altercations on social media platforms have just been as intense.
