Kanze Dena Warns Kenyans About Fake Social Media Accounts Linked to Uhuru Kenyatta’s Family

Kanze Dena, spokesperson for the Office of Kenya’s fourth president, has issued a public warning about unauthorised social media accounts claiming to represent former President Uhuru Kenyatta and members of his family.

In a statement released on Tuesday, October 27, Dena clarified that Uhuru, former First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and their children do not operate personal social media accounts.

The announcement cautioned Kenyans against trusting accounts that use the family’s names or photographs to create the impression that they are genuine.

According to the statement, the Office of the Fourth President maintains two official social media platforms through which it communicates with the public.

On Facebook, the verified office page is identified as Office of the 4th President of the Republic of Kenya, using the handle @4thPresidentKE.

On X, formerly Twitter, the official account is listed as Office of the 4th President of Kenya, also using the handle @4thPresidentKE.

The office urged members of the public to treat other accounts claiming to represent the former first family as unofficial and potentially unreliable.

The clarification is particularly significant because impersonation accounts can mislead social media users into believing they are receiving authentic statements from prominent political figures.

Such accounts may also create confusion when users encounter political statements, personal updates or announcements attributed to individuals who have not made them.

Kenyans Question Whether Ngina Kenyatta Has a Personal Account

Following the announcement, several social media users reacted with humour, scepticism and questions about how to identify the genuine accounts.

Gilbert Roph jokingly asked for the passwords to the two official accounts, while Lepa Chemaringo claimed that Margaret Kenyatta had sent her a friend request two years earlier.

Arnold Marube questioned whether the clarification also meant that Uhuru’s daughter, Ngina Kenyatta, did not have a personal social media account.

Another user, Slay Slay, suggested that verification through a blue tick could help establish an account’s authenticity.

Michael Kivangu Mutemi offered a practical suggestion, arguing that the office should have tagged the official accounts in its announcement to make it easier for Kenyans to identify them.

The reactions highlighted the confusion that can arise when unofficial profiles use the names and photographs of prominent personalities.

However, the comments made by individual users do not establish that the accounts they mentioned genuinely belong to members of the Kenyatta family.

How Kenyans Can Identify the Official Accounts

The Office of the Fourth President’s clarification provides a reference point for anyone seeking authentic information from the former president’s office.

Kenyans are encouraged to check the account handle carefully and confirm whether a profile is linked to an official communication channel before trusting or sharing its content.

Social media users should also be cautious about accounts requesting money, personal information or other sensitive details while claiming to represent prominent individuals.

The office’s warning serves as a reminder that an account displaying a public figure’s name or photograph is not necessarily genuine.

Meanwhile, the Kenyatta Trust recently celebrated Uhuru’s birthday by sharing a photograph of the former president posing with young beneficiaries.

The organisation praised his contribution to education and youth development, prompting followers to share birthday wishes and messages of appreciation.