A deepfake video of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency scam was posted from his hacked X account, potentially defrauding numerous Kenyans. The video, which appeared on September 18, was widely shared before being removed.

• Raila Odinga's X account, with over 2 million followers, was reportedly hacked to post the deepfake.
• The dubious cryptocurrency product was marketed as a boost for Kenya's economic growth.
• Unconfirmed reports indicate around 20 per cent of the token's supply was acquired shortly after the video's release, with the incident highlighting the prevalence of crypto scams on social media.
• This event follows a similar incident on July 11, where Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Cabinet Secretary William Kabogo also appeared to endorse the same digital currency.