An shared by Facebook purports to show a Time Magazine cover with Raila Odinga, Kenya’s former Prime Minister.
Verdict: False
The image is digitally fabricated. Time Magazine spokesperson denied the authenticity of the image.
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Odinga was declared the loser in Kenya’s presidential election Aug. 15 after being narrowly defeated by Deputy President William Ruto, according to The Associated Press. According to the outlet, Odinga said that he will challenge the results using all constitutional and legal options. This could lead to another election if there are any irregularities.
A Facebook photo appears to depict Odinga’s Time Magazine cover. The cover allegedly features text that reads “The Man Who Will Never be President.” “With over 20 years of trying to clinch the top seat in Kenya is Raila done?” reads additional text. (RELATED: Did Time Magazine Feature Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa On Its Cover? ) The image was digitally created. No such story appears on Time Magazine’s official website, the publication’s cover vault or on any of its verified social media pages. There are likewise no credible news reports to suggest the outlet published such a cover.
” “The cover of TIME is fake,” a spokesperson for Time Magazine stated in an email.
A reverse image search revealed the portrait of Odinga originates from a January 2017 post on his verified Facebook page in which he encouraged Kenyans to register to vote. The post reads in part: “Instead complaining about what you government has not or has done,” Odinga previously ran for president that same year.
Check Your Fact also reached out Odinga and received a comment. We will amend this article if any are received.
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