This archive report was first published on 6 October 2021.
On 1st August 2021, Deputy President William Ruto attended Holy Mass at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Lang'ata, Nairobi County. He shared several images taken during the service on his Facebook page.
One of the images shows Mr. Ruto kneeling in church, with a Bible, a notebook, and a pen on the pew top. However, a fact-check by Business Today revealed that the photo has been altered, with a gun superimposed on it.
The same image has been flagged by Africa Check, a fact-checking organisation, as being manipulated. The original photo, shared by Mr. Ruto on his Facebook page, clearly shows no pistol.
Business Today's investigation found that the image circulating online has been doctored to include a gun, which is not present in the original photo. This has led to the spread of misinformation and speculation about the Deputy President's actions.
It is essential to verify information, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like this. Fact-checking helps to prevent the spread of misinformation and promotes a more informed public discourse.
Deputy President William Ruto's church photo has been fact-checked and found to be altered. The original photo, shared by Mr. Ruto, shows no gun, and the image circulating online has been manipulated.
