Email: lakeregionbulletin@gmail.com
Phone: + 254 787 043 173
Tel: + 254 757 265 656

FALSE: This post claiming that the same woman was present during President project launches in both Embu and Kisii counties is inaccurate

Date:

Share post:

The woman in question is a resident of the Bonchari constituency in Kisii county and was not in Embu as claimed by the post.

This post on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that the same woman accompanied President William Ruto while launching projects in both Kisii and Embu is FALSE. 

The post reads: “The woman who took tea with William Ruto in  Embu is the same who operated and owner of a posho mill in Kisii. At this rate, we should start asking Yoweri Museveni to buy this country, because its President has no Capacity(sic).”

It is accompanied by a collage of photos capturing the woman with Ruto, serving a meal and taking tea. 

The same claim also appears here, here and here

On August 13, 2024, President Ruto toured the Kisii region where he launched several projects which included connecting the family of the lady in contention to power.

Before he visited the Kisii region, President Ruto also did a similar tour in Embu County where he launched several projects

Was the woman in both counties?

A review of Ruto’s official Facebook page and X(formerly Twitter) account reveals that while the president was in the two counties, the women involved in the last mile electricity launches were different people as shown in updates about Embu on 7 August and  Kisii on 13 August 2024.

Ruto in Kisii(L), Ruto and Rigathi in Embu(R). 

Further, a statement from the statehouse spokesperson, Hussein Mohammed, clarified that the woman in question hailed from Kisii and not Embu County. 

Lake Region Bulletin has established that this post on X(Formerly Twitter) claiming that the same woman accompanied President William Ruto while launching projects in both Kisii and Embu is FALSE. 

This fact-check was produced by Lake Region Bulletin  under the African Fact-Checking Incubator programme, with support from PesaCheck , Code For Africa’s fact-checking initiative, and the African Fact-checking Alliance (AFCA).

Polycarp Ochieng
Polycarp Ochienghttp://www.lakeregionbulletin.co.ke
A talented multimedia journalist with a passion for storytelling through the lenses of a camera and a pen. I have honed my skills in photography and videography to perfection, capturing stunning visuals that bring stories to life. With an eye for detail and a creative mind, I excel in creating compelling visual content that engages and resonates with audiences. In addition to visual skills, I am an exceptional writer with a talent for crafting features for both print and broadcast media. My writing skills are complemented by my ability to conduct thorough research and write winning proposals.

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related articles

Call for innovative journalism as MESHA picks new leaders

Innovative storytelling is the way to go for journalists. This was the main message during Media Environment, Science, Health,...

Media industry grappling with Mental Health crisis in newsrooms

The media industry is facing a mounting mental health crisis, with an increasing number of journalists reporting struggles...

Kisumu cannot account for 60% of its 500 tons of daily waste

Kisumu County has initiated elaborate plans to reduce approximately 300 tons of waste generated daily in the city...

Magical Sh16 menu saving Kakamega children from malnutrition

Two years ago, Jacob Olwanda wished his daughter death. He could not cope with the derogative ridicule from...