The statement in the image is false and appears to be fabricated.
Verification of the Statement
There is no credible record of President William Ruto making this specific statement. While he has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly inciting youth, he has not publicly used the phrase "nitakufunga jela kama goon mkubwa" (I will jail you like a big goon) or used the specific wording regarding "envy" (wivu) shown in the post. Fact-checkers and news outlets have noted that similar posters are often created using artificial intelligence or digital editing to spread misinformation.
Origin of the Photo
The photo of President Ruto holding a microphone is not new; it has been used in various news reports and social media posts since at least 2022 and 2023.
Verification of the Statement
There is no credible record of President William Ruto making this specific statement. While he has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly inciting youth, he has not publicly used the phrase "nitakufunga jela kama goon mkubwa" (I will jail you like a big goon) or used the specific wording regarding "envy" (wivu) shown in the post. Fact-checkers and news outlets have noted that similar posters are often created using artificial intelligence or digital editing to spread misinformation.
Origin of the Photo
The photo of President Ruto holding a microphone is not new; it has been used in various news reports and social media posts since at least 2022 and 2023.
- Earlier Appearances: The specific image shown, featuring Ruto in a grey suit with a lavender shirt and purple tie, matches his appearance at numerous public rallies and events from late 2022 to early 2024.
- Context: It is a generic stock or press photo of the President that is frequently repurposed for political memes and "breaking news" templates like the "CB Buzz" one seen here.
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- There is information circulating online alleging that William Ruto made a statement directed at Uhuru Kenyatta, claiming he would jail him “like a big goon” for allegedly planning the 2024 Gen Z protests.
"You Uhuru, I will jail you like a big goon. Why the jealousy? You planned the Gen Z 2024 protests thinking you would remove me from State House but you failed. Now you are planning more chaos. I don't want this game anymore. - President Ruto"
Verification of the Statement
There is no credible record of President William Ruto making this specific statement. While he has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly inciting youth, he has not publicly used the phrase "nitakufunga jela kama goon mkubwa" (I will jail you like a big goon) or used the specific wording regarding "envy" (wivu) shown in the post. Fact-checkers and news outlets have noted that similar posters are often created using artificial intelligence or digital editing to spread misinformation.
Origin of the Photo
The photo of President Ruto holding a microphone is not new; it has been used in various news reports and social media posts since at least 2022 and 2023.
- Earlier Appearances: The specific image shown, featuring Ruto in a grey suit with a lavender shirt and purple tie, matches his appearance at numerous public rallies and events from late 2022 to early 2024.
- Context: It is a generic stock or press photo of the President that is frequently repurposed for political memes and "breaking news" templates like the "CB Buzz" one seen here.
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