Government Responds to Viral Silhouette Trend Mocking President Ruto
After weeks of creating viral content on social media, featuring dark silhouettes resembling President William Ruto, Kenyans have been left wondering about the person responsible for this trend.
Many have questioned the government’s stance on the creator of these silhouettes and whether any laws have been broken.
Raymond Omollo, Principal Secretary for Internal Security, addressed the issue, clarifying that the government had no plans to take legal action against the individual behind the trend.
In a Citizen TV interview on Wednesday night, December 11, Omollo explained that the government had no intention of locating or charging the person responsible for the silhouettes.
Instead, the PS acknowledged the individual’s creativity but noted it was being channeled negatively.
Omollo stated that the government preferred to support the person’s creative abilities and help them explore ways to profit from it positively.
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“The creativity among Kenyans is truly remarkable. It showcases the potential of technology. They could even find ways to monetize their skills without ridiculing others,” Omollo explained.
Omollo’s remarks came in response to a question from a viewer who asked about the future of the artist behind the trend.
Recently, Kenyans on social media have enjoyed the humorous silhouettes, with the creator depicting prominent leaders in the country.
However, what stands out is the artist’s apparent aim to portray these leaders negatively.
At one point, the government seemed to engage with the trend, as Dennis Itumbi, head of the Creative Economy at the Office of the President, created his version of silhouettes to counter the original ones.
In Itumbi’s artwork, he used silhouettes to highlight the president’s achievements instead.
The Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, allowing Kenyans to express their opinions on social media. Recently, however, senior government figures, including Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, have criticized how these freedoms are being applied, particularly when it comes to government criticism.
Government Responds to Viral Silhouette Trend Mocking President Ruto
