The independence party Kenya African National Union (KANU) has issued a strong rebuttal to claims suggesting its party leader, Gideon Moi, is warming up to President William Ruto and the Kenya Kwanza administration.
In a statement released on Wednesday, KANU dismissed a viral video clip circulating on social media as misleading and part of a coordinated misinformation campaign. The party said the video, which appears to show Moi aligning with the Ruto-led government, was taken out of context.
“Our attention has been drawn to a misleading video clip that has resurfaced on social media, falsely suggesting that Hon. Gideon Moi is currently aligning himself with the current regime,” the party noted.
According to KANU, the clip was recorded during the 2021 funeral of Hosea Kiplagat and has now been repurposed with a deceptive transcription to imply political support where none exists.
The party further questioned the timing of the video’s resurfacing, noting that it comes at a moment when the Ruto administration is grappling with waning public trust amid youth-led protests and nationwide discontent.
“The calculated timing of this shallow and futile misinformation campaign to dupe the public is telling. It comes at a time when the government is rapidly losing public trust and grasping at anything, including fabricating alliances where none exist,” the statement read.
KANU affirmed that any decisions regarding political alliances would only be made through official party structures and collective consultation with members. The party emphasized that Gideon Moi, a former Baringo Senator and son of Kenya’s second president, remains committed to KANU’s ideals and has not made any overtures toward Kenya Kwanza.
“Fundamental decisions about political alliances are sanctioned through structured party processes,” the statement reiterated.
The clarification puts to rest swirling speculation about a potential shift in Moi’s political alignment. It also signals KANU’s continued position as an opposition voice, as Kenya’s political landscape remains fluid ahead of the 2027 general election.
