How Raila deepfake exposes digital weak spot, sparks AI alarm

According to industry analysts, Kenya needs a layered response that combines regulation, tech partnerships, and aggressive digital literacy campaigns.

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When a video of former prime minister Raila Odinga endorsing a cryptocurrency surfaced on his official X account last Thursday, it stunned the country.

With about 4.9 million followers, Odinga's verified account lent the clip instant credibility, and the footage, which appeared to show him championing a so-called 'Kenya Digital Token', spread rapidly across multiple social media networks.

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