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The CS was responding to findings contained in a report on coordinated inauthentic behaviour in Kenya. The report described an operation in which an unidentified actor allegedly used Claude, an artificial intelligence chatbot, to create batches of 50 posts that were made to look like genuine comments from ordinary Kenyans.
The Deputy Government Spokesperson said journalists and the public have a responsibility to question sweeping statements by politicians, warning that misinformation and disinformation were becoming a growing challenge as internet and social media use expands
In his maiden address to journalists in Nairobi following his appointment on Wednesday, Owino urged the media, government and the public to work together to promote national cohesion and ensure political claims are scrutinised and backed by facts and data.
With Kenya heading towards the 2027 General Election, Mokua argued that politicians seeking elective office can no longer rely solely on slogans and broad promises. He said voters should demand clear programmes, evidence of competence and practical explanations of how proposed policies would be implemented
The police response comes after political leaders exchanged accusations over claims of violence, voter bribery and intimidation during the by-election, with some allegations also spreading widely on social media.
Omwoyo urged journalists to remain steadfast in upholding professional standards, emphasizing the need to verify facts, protect children, and be sensitive to ethnic and community dynamics.