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September 11, 2026
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AI plot to divide opposition ahead of 2027 exposed

AI plot to divide opposition ahead of 2027 exposed

The campaign sought to portray the United Opposition as divided and on the verge of collapse while simultaneously amplifying positive messages about the Kenya Kwanza administration, according to the investigation...

✨ Key Highlights

An AI-driven influence operation, identified as GTG-54004, has been exposed for attempting to sow division within Kenya's opposition ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The operation used AI to generate large volumes of social media content, aiming to create the impression of spontaneous grassroots support and opposition.
  • Key targets included former President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, with narratives designed to portray the opposition as fractured.
  • The same workflow was also allegedly used for commercial marketing campaigns under the persona 'SHANKI'/'Elkins Marketer'.

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