Raila Junior Dismisses Claims He Greeted Wananchi At Ruto’s Home In Viral Video
Raila Odinga Junior has publicly denied claims that a viral video of him greeting citizens through a fence was filmed at President William Ruto's private residence. He clarified that the interaction occurred at a public airstrip in Kilgoris following an engagement ceremony.
Why it matters
The clarification addresses political misinformation circulating on social media regarding the conduct of public figures.
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 18pt;font-family: georgia, palatino, serif">Kibra Parliamentary Seat aspirant Raila Odinga Junior has clarified a viral video showing him greeting members of the public through a fence in Kilgoris, Narok County, dismissing claims that the incident took place at President William Ruto’s private residence.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 14pt;font-family: georgia, palatino, serif">In a statement on Tuesday, August 11, <a href="https://x.com/Railajunior/status/2087069275756376391/photo/1"><span style="color: #ff0000">Raila Junior</span> </a>said the video was recorded at the public airstrip in Kilgoris after he alighted from an aircraft.</span></p>
<blockquote><span style="font-size: 14pt;font-family: georgia, palatino, serif">“I have seen the video and the comments circulating about me greeting wananchi through a fence. For clarity: this was not at the President's private home. It took place at the public airstrip in Kilgoris,” he said.</span></blockquote>
<p style="text-align: justify"><span style="font-size: 14pt;font-family: georgia, palatino, serif">The clarification follows online debate over footage showing Raila Junior interacting with a crowd gathered behind a chain-link fence.</span></p>
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