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Forum => Kenya Discussion => Topic started by: Gikomba_Hawker on September 08, 2021, 04:36:20 PM

Title: "Pundits" for hire
Post by: Gikomba_Hawker on September 08, 2021, 04:36:20 PM

Yes, they exist. Don't be surprised if you know some.  :D

In Kenya, Influencers Are Hired to Spread Disinformation
https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-in-kenya-influencers-are-hired-to-spread-disinformation/

Title: Re: "Pundits" for hire
Post by: RV Pundit on September 08, 2021, 07:53:46 PM

Yes - many makes very tortured arguments. But dont think you can afford me.

Title: Re: "Pundits" for hire
Post by: GeeMail on September 08, 2021, 08:36:08 PM

The BOTs who have been bought influence public opinion and were useful in 2013/2017 to give the impression that the thefts were justified. Same manner they now try to influence public opinion that thievery is just "hasoling" and that corruption cannot stop an economy or a hasola is somebody guarded by 250 gendarmes.