Online users went all wild on President Kenyatta over a tweet he posted on his time line claiming that a World Bank Report had predicted Kenya would lead Africa’s economy in the next twenty years.
The message which was in form of an infographic graph posted on President Kenyatta’s official account, @UKenyatta as well as the official State House handle.
I appreciate those people who have put in the work to ensure we achieve this milestone #DoingBiz | @WilliamsRuto #TwasongaMbele pic.twitter.com/HaavYaB6tM
— Uhuru Kenyatta (@UKenyatta) November 1, 2018
The info-graphic noted that a World Bank Report had seen Kenya’s ranking improve in the Ease of doing business index, from position 80 to 61.
Another part of the graphic claimed that Kenya’s economy, Kenya’s economy will lead Africa in the next twenty years.
However, people were quick to note that the figures were not from the World Bank but from an opinion poll conducted by CNN through the popular program, Quest Means Business.
Here are some of the comments by netizens reactions towards the President’s communications team for spreading fake news
It was a trivia question on CNN lol hehehe pic.twitter.com/BRwpDUMe3T
— georges braque (@BraqueGeorges) November 1, 2018
For real? This isn’t based on some World Bank study?
Not surprised.
Yaani I can quote my boda boda guy’s opinion on the economy any time I want… Ok.
— Sura Mbaya (@surambaya) November 1, 2018
Yeah. Why. I mean, the economy is so great I’m having Ugali with tomatoes for lunch ?? pic.twitter.com/hY1Tj2Zo0h
— IamKenya (@MaskiniKenya) November 1, 2018
Hehe… If all this was to be repatriated back to KRA Kenya would already be leading economy in Africa
— Kevin Yerry Dome (@dome_kevin) November 1, 2018
If you end corruption we dont need 20 years. We can do it in 10 years.
— BrutalHonest ?? ?? ?? ?? ?? (@BrutalHonest3) November 1, 2018
We need a new definition of economy Mr. President. Our GDP is the worst, over 80% of the youths who make more than 60% of total pp are jobless and hopeless, the only economy that is growing today is that of Brookside Dairies and the Sugoi Helicopter Shuttles (Are they 9 now?)
— Woman Eater (@collomoseti) November 1, 2018
Pay wheat farmers, sugarcane farmers, maize farmers end cartels fight corruption to 5% only 2 years we’ll be Singapore
— Carlin (@JoshOyaro) November 1, 2018
Pay wheat farmers, sugarcane farmers, maize farmers end cartels fight corruption to 5% only 2 years we’ll be Singapore
— Carlin (@JoshOyaro) November 1, 2018
They said that 30 yrs ago
— chege (@sokoyamiwa) November 1, 2018
Great news Mr President. The score card continues to impress. On education you score an A. Ease of doing business an A. Let’s have score cards for all ministers and you will know which ones kenyans are pleading to pack and watch as you deliver your legacy. HONGERA!
— Kiama Muturi (@KiamaKiharu) November 1, 2018