Gov’t Responds To ‘Misleading’ Cracked Bridge Pictures After Intelligence Report
The Kilifi County Government has moved to quash claims purporting that the Mnarani Bridge has been damaged, following the heavy rains that are being experienced in the country.
The County Government has also dismissed images that have been circulating on social media.
They termed them as misleading and not reflecting the actual condition of the bridge, currently serving thousands of users daily.
In an official statement, the county said, “The images circulating on social media alleging damage to Mnarani Bridge are false and misleading,” urging the public to verify information before sharing widely online.
The image circulating on social media shows what looks like a bridge, in a state of disrepair.
Large, deep cracks and exposed reinforcements are visible on the bridge’s supporting structure.
The damage appears severe, which seems to raise significant safety concerns.
After the images went viral, concerns emerged on social media, with several online users flagging the bridge as unsafe to use.
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The county government has since sent representatives to Mnarani Bridge on Monday to physically assess its condition, particularly the section where cracks were alleged to have occurred.
“A joint team, together with the County Security and Intelligence Committee, conducted a thorough inspection of the bridge,” stated Kilifi County.
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“The assessment has confirmed that the bridge is intact, safe, and fully operational, with no such cracks as claimed.”
Images obtained from their team show that the bridge is still intact, with no visible cracks.
While the image circulating on social media is real and not doctored or manipulated by any artificial intelligence (AI) tools, it is not of Mnarani Bridge in Kilifi County but of a different bridge.
Kilifi County urged members of the public to disregard the false information and avoid sharing unverified content that may cause unnecessary panic.
Additionally, the county also remains committed to ensuring the safety of all infrastructure and will continue to work closely with relevant authorities to monitor and safeguard public assets.
Gov’t Responds To ‘Misleading’ Cracked Bridge Pictures After Intelligence Report
