Speaking during a public statement, Cherargei alleged that the pictures being circulated do not reflect an actual event and suggested they may have been generated using artificial intelligence tools.
He said:
“The pictures you see the Linda Mwananchi team sharing about the Kisumu rally are AI-generated photos.”
His remarks come amid ongoing political mobilisation under the “Linda Mwananchi” initiative, which has been holding public engagements in different regions focused on governance and civic participation.
The claims have triggered discussion online, with users questioning the authenticity of the shared visuals. However, there has been no independent verification confirming whether the images were digitally generated or taken from a real gathering.
Organisers associated with the initiative have not issued an official response regarding the allegations made by Cherargei.
Kisumu continues to be a politically active region where public events often attract attention both on the ground and across social media platforms. Content shared from such gatherings is frequently amplified widely, increasing scrutiny over its accuracy.
Experts in digital communication note that the use of edited or AI-generated imagery in political messaging is becoming more common, making verification increasingly important in public discourse.
For now, the claims remain unverified, and attention is now on whether organisers will clarify the origin of the Kisumu rally images being circulated online, or whether the debate over their authenticity will continue without official confirmation. Do you think political images shared online today can still be trusted without verification?