The Standard Newspaper is reporting that a whistleblower has revealed a secret plan involving government-linked spyware aimed at silencing critics and controlling what people think.
A developer from Kenya has come forward, claiming there is a hidden plan to use advanced software called Lumirax AI. This spyware is meant to:
1) Watch and silence journalists and political opponents
2) Create fake social media accounts to spread false information
3) Fill the internet with supportive messages for the government while removing any negative opinions
4) Monitor how people feel about different issues online and suggest ways to counter any negative feedback
Court papers show that this AI tool could change how social media works to hide negative news, automatically post pro-government responses, and create a false impression of wide support for the government.
The system even suggested ways to analyze people’s emotions to prevent political problems and customize government messages based on regional feelings.
Some of the people targeted by this tool include:
- Lawyer Ndegwa Njiru
- Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi
- Raila Odinga’s aide Philip Etale
- Influencer Kimuzi
- Journalist Edgar Wabwire
- Pinkai Joseph
