A congratulatory message that was written by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to President Uhuru Kenyatta sparked debate after Kenyans questioned its legitimacy.
The letter dated November 2, 2017, congratulated President Kenyatta on his re-election but a number of people claimed that the signature was fake and the date was faulty.
President Kenyatta was declared the President-elect on October 30 by Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chairman Wafula Chebukati after a fresh election.
Several petitions were filed against the Head of State but on November 20, his win was upheld by the Supreme Court, giving him the go-ahead to be sworn in.
Dennis Itumbi - Director of Digital Innovations & Diaspora Communications at State House - on Wednesday down played the hullabaloo surrounding the letter stating that it was official and there was nothing wrong with the date.
While speaking to Kenyans.co.ke, Itumbi stated that there was no way the Office of the President would forge such a letter and signature as it would have serious consequences.
He added that the congratulatory message was meant for Kenyatta's win after the October 26 election and not after the Supreme Court ruling.
"We have not withdrawn our tweet. The tweet remains a matter of fact," he stated.
In the message, Netanyahu congratulated President Kenyatta on his 'landslide victory' and wished him success in his endeavours.
"Please accept my personal congratulations message on your landslide victory in last week's presidential election.
"I wish you continued success in leading your country," read part of the statement.
A section of the public questioned why the statement was publicised on Tuesday yet it was written on November 2, more than two weeks ago.
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