This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
President Kenyatta's Twitter Enigma ¶
On June 6, 2020, President Uhuru Kenyatta addressed the nation on the fight against Covid-19, stating that he had seen all the memes created by Kenyans on Twitter in anticipation of being free from the dusk to dawn curfew and cessation of movement.
"Kwa hivyo wakenya wenzangu twajuwa ni mdaa mgumu, nimeona meme mingi mumetuma huko, sijui freedom day, independence day. Hii sio mambo ya independence ni mambo ya maisha jameni, hatufanyi hii kuumiza mtu yeyote. Tunafanya hii kuhakikisha tumelinda maisha ya wananchi wetu," President Kenyatta said.
However, this statement has raised eyebrows among Kenyans on Twitter, who are wondering how the President knew about their memes despite his account being deactivated in March 2019.
Some have speculated that the President might be operating an undercover account, while others have suggested that he might have been briefed by his team.
"Anatroll na faceless account. Once you addicted to twitter, is hard to keep off," tweeted @GizeGizee.
"Akona account ingine chini ya maji," added @nickimwasmaina.
As the debate continues, one thing is clear: President Kenyatta's statement has left many Kenyans on Twitter scratching their heads.
