https:\/\/forms.iebc.or.ke<\/a>, a strategy that seeks to enhance the transparency of the election process. Ergo, anyone can count the results and draw conclusions.<\/p>\nAnyhow, supporters from both coalitions have claimed victory which in turn has inundated citizens with a miasma of controversies. The economy moves slowly as Kenyans wait for the IEBC to declare the presidential winner.<\/p>\n
So far, Twitter is the most used social media platform by propagandists followed by Facebook. Twitter has been steadfast in flagging tweets that may cause misinformation. Notwithstanding, flagging a tweet as misinformation is not enough since the majority of followers deem such posts credible.<\/p>\n
The election is a reflection of the 2020 US presidential election which saw Donald Trump, the then president of the United States being permanently banned from Twitter for spreading unfounded claims.<\/p>\n
The election shows how social media has been a pivotal tool in polarizing the country. Since the beginning of the ‘Hustler vs Dynasty’ era, social media politics have been divided into two.<\/p>\n
As of 15th August at 10:38 AM, William Ruto is leading with 51.18% with Raila Odinga following closely with 48.14%. So far, 253 out of 291 constituencies have been reported.<\/p>\n
Regardless of the outcome, it is important to maintain peace, and those who cite foul play can go to court and present their claims.<\/p>\n
Do you think social media is to blame for the tension in the country? <\/b>Leave your comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Since the general elections were held on 9th August 2022, the country has been in constant tension as Kenyans wait for the Presidential results. The tension is attributed to a tight race between Kenya Kwanza’s William Ruto and Azimio’s Raila Odinga and propaganda spread across social media. For the first time since its creation, IEBC …<\/p>\n
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