MP Farah Maalim has clarified that the video that is circulating on social media was edited. The MP confirmed that it is only a Somali politician who might have edited the clip because he weighed in on political issues.
I quote his statement from the source, "The video making the rounds has been edited. It's all cutting and pasting—taking a word from here and putting it together. It is Somalis who would basically do that, for other reasons, because I also weighed in on the politics." Farah Maalim confirmed this in a statement today.
After Gen Z stormed different parts of the country and demanded that the government address major issues, new details have emerged about MP Farah Maalim. A viral video allegedly shows him stating how he would kill thousands of protesters if he were president of Kenya.
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This development comes after the viral video caused widespread concern, with several youths accusing MP Farah Maalim of threatening Gen Z. The controversy follows the tragic loss of lives when police officers opened fire on peaceful protesters, leaving families, loved ones, and friends in mourning.
Hi Nyakundi. Please help me seek confirmation on the accuracy of this translation of statements attributed to Dadaab MP Farah Maalim regarding the ongoing anti-government protests in Kenya. pic.twitter.com/K0feuTvkIR
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@C_NyaKundiH) July 8, 2024
Many Kenyans on social media have fallen victim to content creators editing videos before circulating them online. This incident also occurs as President William Ruto works tirelessly to ensure the country's growth and the safety of its citizens.