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Kakamega youths to champion peaceful coexistence ahead of 2027 General Elections.[File, Standard]
Youth in Kakamega County have been urged to champion responsible information sharing and peaceful coexistence ahead of next year's General Elections, amid growing concerns over misinformation, disinformation, and hate speech.
Speaking during a sensitisation forum that brought together over 500 youths drawn from different sectors at Isanjiro Primary, Leonard Shimaka, a director at the Kenya Revenue Authority and patron of the Shimaka Foundation, said misinformation and disinformation have become a growing concern, particularly during politically sensitive periods.
Shimaka noted that social media platforms have become major channels for the spread of false information, often fueling confusion and tension among members of the public.
