Fabricated Video Falsely Shows Former Kenyan President Criticizing Election

A manipulated video falsely shows Kenya's former president, Uhuru Kenyatta, saying the 2022 election of President William Ruto was a "mistake." The altered clip has spread widely online. The original footage shows Kenyatta speaking at a different event. Editors changed the audio and context to create the false statement. Fact-checkers at Africa Confirm have verified the video is a digital fake. Such altered media, often called "deepfakes" or cheapfakes, are increasingly used to spread misinformation. The office of the former president has not issued a statement on the fabricated video. Officials continue to urge the public to verify content from trusted sources before sharing.