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The result was delete. Jo-Jo Eumerus (talk, contributions) 08:37, 17 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Evans Karanja Ivanco[edit]

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The only claim to notability is being amongst "the most influential students in Kenya". I have attempted all kinds of RS search, using all combinations of the subject's name. Haven't been able to come up with anything. Recommend a Delete. Lourdes 13:55, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete. Looks like hoax, as the "references" listed, such as they are, do not mention the subject. Definitely a WP:AUTO case, based on the username of the page's creator. Nsk92 (talk) 14:03, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

• The references do mention the subject (search for "Karanja Evans"). Lourdes 14:05, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ah, yes, you are right. Nsk92 (talk) 14:07, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

• Delete. As the references call him "Karanja Evans" let's see if we can find anything online under that name:

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I also note that his year of birth is reported in the article variously as 19192 and 1924, the first being impossible and the second very improbable. I think that WP:A7 applies here, as nothing in the article gives the remotest indication of anything that is likely to mean that the subject qualifies for a Wikipedia article. 86.17.222.157 (talk) 16:26, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

WP:A7 doesn't apply to articles where a credible claim of significance is given. Lourdes 17:04, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, I know, and I don't see any credible (or incredible) claim of significance here. Having been listed as one of the hundred most influential students in Kenya is not a claim of significance when it doesn't say that he has been listed by anyone whose opinion counts for anything. He might as well have been listed as such by his mum. 86.17.222.157 (talk) 17:18, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Ha ha. True that! But yeah, you're probably right. If I had tagged it for A7, it would have probably got deleted. Just being cautious though on the interpretation. Lourdes 17:28, 9 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

Note: This debate has been included in the list of Kenya-related deletion discussions. Coolabahapple (talk) 14:10, 11 September 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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