According to political commentator Alinur Mohammed, the attempt to manipulate perceptions online demonstrates that even fabrications require a certain level of sophistication.
Speaking on social media, Mohammed criticized the tactic, highlighting the growing trend among some politicians to rely on digital tools to create misleading narratives about their popularity.
“MP Peter Kaluma is now using AI to lie about their crowd yesterday. Even lying requires some brains,” he wrote, drawing attention to the dangers of technology being used to distort political realities.
Observers note that this is part of a broader wave in Kenyan politics, where social media and AI tools are increasingly leveraged to influence public opinion.
Experts warn that such practices could undermine trust in political processes and fuel misinformation if left unchecked.
Meanwhile, supporters of Peter Kaluma defended the MP, claiming that the rally was well-attended and that online criticism is politically motivated.
The debate underscores a growing concern in Kenya over the intersection of technology, politics, and truth.
As election campaigns intensify ahead of the next electoral cycle, digital integrity is becoming a critical issue, with calls for both political accountability and responsible use of AI in public discourse.
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