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I came accross this image posted on Facebook supported with a caption "Breaking news: Uhuru Kenyatta is declining. he has been confined to a wheelchair. Please let us pray for him. He was our best Kenyan dad." Is it true?
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- Claim
An image circulating on social media shows former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta seated in a wheelchair, with claims that his health is deteriorating.
Verdict
There are no credible reports from reputable sources indicating that Kenyatta is in declining health or confined to a wheelchair.
A reverse image search conducted by JamiiCheck shows that the photo has been digitally manipulated. The original image, published by credible media outlets on 28 October 2024, captures Kenyatta attending an event at the Nigeria National Defence College. where Kenyatta seated on a sofa not a wheelchair.
Further checks on Kenyatta’s verified social media accounts, including Facebook show he shared the same photos from the event. His post highlighted the importance of strong institutions in promoting security and development across Africa.
