Kenya: Kakamega Govt Rejects Video Linking Barasa to Alleged Witch Doctor

Kenya: Kakamega Govt Rejects Video Linking Barasa to Alleged Witch Doctor

Nairobi -- The Kakamega County Government has dismissed a video circulating on social media that purports to link Governor Fernandes Barasa to an alleged witch doctor, describing the material as malicious and defamatory.

Kakamega Governor Barasa sues DCFP deputy over AI‑fabricated video

Governor Fernandes Barasa has filed a lawsuit against Democracy for the Citizens Party deputy leader Cleophas Malala, alleging the spread of an AI‑generated video that falsely links him to a ritual.

Kakamega Govt Rejects Video Linking Barasa to Alleged Witch Doctor

The county government accused former Kakamega Senator Cleo Malalah of circulating the video and attempting to portray the governor in a false light.

Kenyans react as Kakamega governor reacts to viral witchcraft video: "It's AI"

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa rejects viral AI video alleging a witchcraft ritual; his office says it is fabricated and announces legal action amid debate.