This archive report was first published on 15 June 2020.
June 15, 2020, marked a significant day for many Kenyans when Wikileaks released files that shed light on the 2007 post-election violence. The revelations, however, were not without controversy, with former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's involvement being a major point of contention.
While the authenticity of the leaked documents is a subject of debate, one thing is certain: Wikileaks has been a major player in the world of investigative journalism. With a history of releasing classified documents, including 400,000 secret US military logs from Iraq and a video of a US Apache helicopter killing 12 people in Baghdad, the website has gained notoriety for its ability to expose shady deals made by world leaders.
However, critics have questioned the website's credibility over the years, citing the lack of context and interpretation of the leaked documents. The website's data dump approach, where information is released without any analysis or explanation, has been criticized for being open to interpretation.
Despite these criticisms, Wikileaks has proven to be a reliable source of information, with several government officials being taken to court over leaked documents. The website's credibility was further solidified when Hillary Clinton, a victim of the leaks herself, failed to deny excerpts of her Wall Street speeches that were leaked on the website in 2016.
Ultimately, the question remains: can you trust Wikileaks? While the website has been a thorn in the side of world leaders, its revelations must be taken with a grain of salt. There is more to the story than what has been revealed, and it is up to the public to interpret the information released by the website.
