This archive report was first published on 31 July 2019.
On July 31, 2019, news of Turkana Governor Josephat Nanok's hospitalization spread rapidly on Twitter, prompting the governor to address the rumors himself.
According to reports, the story was first shared on Kahawatungu and also on the Twitter handle of Dr. Korir Sing'oei, a senior advisor to Deputy President William Ruto.
The recent deaths of Hon. Ken Okoth and Bomet Governor Dr. Joyce Laboso had already heightened concerns among Kenyans about the health of senior government officials.
Dr. Sing'oei's decision to share unverified information about the governor's health has been criticized, with some accusing the Tanga Tanga squad of spreading propaganda.
As Kenyans, it is essential to remain vigilant and verify information before sharing it on social media to avoid spreading rumors and causing unnecessary panic.
