{
  "id": 16462990,
  "title": "Call to IEBC: Beat AI fake news or lose public trust in 2027",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/call-to-iebc-beat-ai-fake-news-or-lose-public-trust-in-2027",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-25T09:51:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/news/call-to-iebc-beat-ai-fake-news-or-lose-public-trust-in-2027"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Emuhaya parliamentary aspirant Meshack Mulongo has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to take swift action in combating AI-generated fake news in preparation for the 2027 General Elections. Speaking in Vihiga County on Sunday, October 25, 2026, Mulongo emphasized that IEBC must act swiftly to restore credibility and regain public trust amidst low confidence levels leading up to the upcoming polls. He stated that the electoral body must be proactive in implementing measures to ensure free and fair elections. Mulongo pointed out that opposition politicians have already begun undermining IEBC's reputation, months before the official campaign period. He also criticized a recent legislation passed by some MPs that bans the live streaming of electoral results, which he deemed detrimental to the body's transparency. According to Mulongo, the most significant challenge facing the 2027 elections is the proliferation of AI-driven misinformation. He warned that unverified AI-generated content on social media could severely damage public trust in IEBC and ignite political unrest across the nation. Mulongo urged the Commission to establish a dedicated communication department and an official verification mechanism to swiftly identify and dispel AI-fueled fake news. Failure to address this issue, he warned, would leave IEBC with a poor reputation. He appealed to voters to support candidates committed to delivering services and development to the community, rather than those offering mere handouts.",
  "summary": "Emuhaya Parliamentary aspirant Meshack Mulongo has challenged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to urgently put in place mechanisms to counter Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven fake news ahead of the 2027 General Elections. Mulongo, while addressing various events in Vihiga County on Sunday, October 25, 2026, said IEBC has a vital duty to restore its […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}