‘Ignore This Propaganda’ – CS Murkomen Finally Speaks On Sponsoring Demonstrations
On Friday, June 28, Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen denied sponsoring the ongoing anti-government demonstrations.
The vocal CS took to his X account and flagged a screenshot that appeared to show him conversing with a fellow social media user.
Murkomen clarified that the screenshot that has been circulating on social media platforms is fake and urged Kenyans not to believe the rumours.
“Fake! Good people, ignore this propaganda,” the CS wrote.
Good people, ignore this propaganda. pic.twitter.com/npb3DvTlY7
— KIPCHUMBA MURKOMEN, E.G.H (@kipmurkomen) June 28, 2024
According to the allegedly fake screenshot, a social media account claiming to be affiliated with the CS attempted to trick a user into organizing a group of people to storm the State House in Nairobi.
The flagged account holder promised a Ksh500,000 reward if the individual agreed to carry out the tricky demand.
“I see you have a significant following. I would like us to work together for the betterment of our country,” read part of the fake post.
“I have 500K and would like you to mobilize so many youths and influence them to set the protests. Please sake of theirs.”
However, according to the screenshot, the recipient of the fake post reportedly declined the offer and demanded a Ksh1 million reward instead.
“I wish to do this for the sake of my country and a better future. How about you make it 1M so we can buy bulletproof vests and make it to the Statehouse?” suggested the other user.
“If we succeed, you won’t be forgotten. Otherwise, I’m not making a deal with you to sell out our country.”
Murkomen’s clarification comes just days after President William Ruto warned criminals who pretended to be peaceful protesters.
“It is not in order, or even conceivable, that criminals pretending to be peaceful protesters can reign terror against the people,” Ruto told the crowd.
‘Ignore This Propaganda’ – CS Murkomen Finally Speaks On Sponsoring Demonstrations
