Kenya: US Embassy Flags as Fake Statement on Ruto-Al Shabaab Meeting

The United States Embassy on Friday, February 14, flagged as fake a press release on an alleged meeting between President William Ruto and the Al Shabaab leadership.

This comes after unconfirmed reports claimed that Ruto had engaged in a meeting with Al Shabaab leaders during one of his recent tours. This was seen as a bizarre move considering the immense damage and loss of life the terrorist group has brought to the country.

Since its inception in the late 2000s, Al Shabaab has been…