This tweet shared an aerial view of a city with claims that this was a shot of Eldoret town. However, a number of replies doubt these claims. Where exactly was this...
Author - Nyakerario Omari
Nyakerario J. Omari is a Kenyan writer and journalist with a passion for in-depth stories told through documentaries. She has an interest in reporting matters concerning health, crime and human rights.
With the hashtag; #Ugandaisbleeding, this tweet shared five images to supposedly portray violations against human rights in the country. In this fact-check, we establish...
Is This Facebook Post Advertising Free Training at the South African Police Service Legitimate?
On 14th November 2021 a Facebook post impersonating the South African Police Service (SAPS) claims that the organisation is offering free training opportunities...
This tweet claims that Switzerland approved the use of a 3D suicide pod. It further adds that the process takes 30 seconds. That is; Nitrogen is filled in the pod...
Is This Image Showing Musalia Mudavadi Virtually Attending the Azimio la Umoja Rally Doctored?
After the recent Azimio La Umoja convention at Kasarani Stadium, an image of Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi was shared. The image shows...
This link making rounds on WhatsApp claims to be giving employment opportunities to youth from Kenya, South Africa, Ghana, India, Uganda and Nigeria. By filling a survey...
On August 16, 2021, Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi authorized the US special forces to help fight one of the deadliest militia groups linked to the Islamic State...
This tweet shared an image of a commuter bus alleged to be operating from Nakuru to Nairobi at Ksh150, half the normal price. Assumed to be a satirical post, a number of...
MISLEADING: President Kenyatta’s Claim That His Administration Has Connected More Homes to Electricity Than Any Other African Country “Within 8 Years”
During a presentation of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s achievements at the Jamhuri (Independence) Day celebrations on Sunday, December 12, 2021, the Kenyatta...
On December 5, 2021 when the Uganda government launched a road-building project in Congo, this tweet shared multiple images of military vehicles and a fighter jet. The...