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September 11, 2026
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Exposed: How AI was used to manufacture support for CS Wandayi

Exposed: How AI was used to manufacture support for CS Wandayi

Report also reveals that AI was separately used to produce content targeting the Opposition. ..

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A report by US technology firm Anthropic has exposed a political influence operation in Kenya that used its Claude AI platform to manufacture online support for Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi.

  • AI was used to generate batches of 50 tweets to create the appearance of widespread public approval for CS Wandayi regarding a cancelled electricity tariff increase.
  • The same operation also pushed messaging alleging the United Opposition coalition was fracturing ahead of the 2027 General Election, targeting Rigathi Gachagua and Uhuru Kenyatta.
  • Anthropic identified and removed a single actor orchestrating the campaign, classifying the operation as Category One for its limited reach on a single platform.

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