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August 1, 2026
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Removed, muted: How WhatsApp has become stage of political theatre

Removed, muted: How WhatsApp has become stage of political theatre

Being removed or muted in a WhatsApp group is now a political statement...

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In Kenya, WhatsApp groups have become a significant arena for political maneuvering, where being added, removed, or muted carries substantial political weight.

  • Allegiance is tested and political battles are fought on these platforms, mirroring traditional methods of ejection from party offices.
  • Key figures like Senators Edwin Sifuna and Godfrey Osotsi, and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, have experienced dramatic removals from influential political WhatsApp groups.
  • These groups are used for coordinating campaigns, sharing strategies, and are increasingly vulnerable to infiltration and the spread of misinformation, especially with the upcoming 2027 elections.

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