- Kenyans have been sharing silhouettes that highlight some of the shortcomings of President William Ruto
- The footage went viral on social media, prompting Home Affairs Secretary Raymond Omollo to address the issue.
- Omollo expressed surprise at the individual creativity behind the black and white silhouettes of government officials
Nairobi: Cartoon shadow (Silhouettes) resembling the President William Ruto and other government officials have been circulating on social media for several weeks.
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Kenyans have been using cartoons to express their dissatisfaction with the government Kenya First.
The silhouettes have spread widely on social networks, prompting a response from the country's administration.
What did the government say about the cartoons criticizing Ruto?
Speaking to Citizen TV, the secretary general of the Department of Internal Security and National Administration, Raymond Omollo addressed the issue after being asked if the person responsible for the cartoons is being sought by the government.
Omollo expressed surprise at the man's creativity, dismissing any notions that the government would hunt down the man who creates the silhouettes.
However, he saw it positively, questioning how the government could use such technology to great effect.
“But, of course, even creativity, whether we like it or not, shows the opportunities that exist. There is probably a lot that we can do with technology and take attention from some of these people,” Omollo said.
Omollo suggested that the person could look for opportunities to earn income by creating non-ironic sculptures, allowing them to earn a decent income.
“They might even find ways to monetize it in a way that's not ridiculous,” Omollo said.
Did Dennis Itumbi try to slow down the response to cartoons criticizing Ruto?
Separately, Ruto's communications team launched a campaign to respond to harsh cartoons highlighting the failings of his government.
On Wednesday, November 14, Itumbi posted a photo highlighting what Ruto has achieved during his tenure under the hashtag #RutoDelivers.
According to Itumbi, Ruto has expanded industries, among other achievements. The president's daughter, Charlene, also shared one of the drawings, claiming that inflation has decreased under her leadership.
However, the PR exercise did little to persuade Kenyans, who quickly edited the drawings to paint a different picture.
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