{
  "id": 4646902,
  "title": "Tourism CS Miano dismisses viral claims she was attacked on way to work",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tourism-cs-miano-dismisses-viral-claims-she-was-attacked-on-way-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T12:51:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/tourism-cs-miano-dismisses-viral-claims-she-was-attacked-on-way-to-work/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has categorically denied social media claims that she was assaulted while commuting to work, describing the allegations as \"fake\". The assertion came in response to a viral video depicting unidentified individuals attacking passengers in a vehicle, which was interpreted as a potential road-rage incident. Images of the video were circulated online, accompanied by assertions that the woman in the vehicle was Miano herself. On Monday, Miano rejected these claims, urging Kenyans to disregard the reports. \"Fake news and rumours spread like bush fire. Please, just IGNORE and have a fruitful week!\" she advised. Miano reiterated that she was unharmed and maintaining her regular duties. \"I am safe, fully functional, and working as usual,\" she declared. \"My thoughts and prayers are with anyone who might have been affected by this—wishing them strength, peace, and a swift recovery.\"",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 — Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has dismissed social media claims that goons attacked her while she was travelling to work, calling the reports…",
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      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Tourism CS Rebecca Miano denies claims she was attacked by goons",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/tourism-cs-rebecca-miano-denies-claims-she-was-attacked-by-goons",
        "published": "2026-08-31T12:42:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "AllAfrica",
        "title": "Kenya: Tourism CS Miano Dismisses Viral Claims She Was Attacked On Way to Work",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/kenya-tourism-cs-miano-dismisses-viral-claims-she-was-attacked-on-way",
        "published": "2026-08-31T13:45:04.000Z"
      }
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  "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."
}