• How cow vaccines sparked conspiracy theories in Kenya

  • Jan 31 2025
  • Length: 14 mins
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How cow vaccines sparked conspiracy theories in Kenya

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  • Kenya’s government has launched an ambitious initiative to vaccinate all livestock in the country. Following misleading claims about the vaccines, the initiative has been met with fierce resistance from some farmers.

    Peter Mwai, a BBC reporter from Nairobi, explains how misinformation is driving a series of conspiracy theories.

    Plus: BBC disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield explains why so many conspiracy theories refer to Bill Gates — one of the best-known figures in health philanthropy.

    Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld WhatsApp: +44 0330 12 33 22 6 Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee Adams and Elena Angelides Editor: Emily Horler and Simon Peeks
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