Monday, March 23, 2026 - It seems the smear campaigns for the 2027 elections have already kicked off in earnest, with Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka finding himself on the receiving end.
A viral AI‑generated video making rounds on social media
seeks to paint Kalonzo as a leader without a development record, despite his
long career in Government.
The satirical clip traces his political journey from 1985,
when at just 32 years old, he was elected MP for Kitui North.
In the video, Kalonzo is shown promising residents clean
water and tarmac roads.
The parody then fast‑forwards through subsequent years,
capturing him making similar pledges.
Now at 72, as he gears up to challenge President Ruto in the
2027 race, the video cheekily suggests that he is still making the same
promises.
The climax of the clip shows Kalonzo in a wheelchair as an
elderly man, still vowing to deliver water and roads - but this time to goats,
since the electorate has supposedly all died.
While humorous, the video underscores how AI is increasingly
being weaponized in politics.
For supporters, it’s unfair mockery of a seasoned leader;
for critics, it’s a creative way of highlighting what they see as recycled
promises.
What’s clear is that digital tools like AI will play a major
role in shaping narratives ahead of the 2027 elections.
If this viral video is anything to go by, Kenyans should
expect more tech‑driven satire, propaganda, and parody as the campaigns heat
up.
Watch the video>>> below
Man Stevo first became an MP at age 32 in 1985, promising Kitui North residents clean water and tarmac roads.
— Manoti (@MwendiaJnr) March 22, 2026
Forty years later, the 72-year-old is still promising if elected, he'll bring water and roads. Dust remains constant! 😏 pic.twitter.com/LnP3IqCq2O
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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