August 21
Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show People Were Paid to Take Part in Pro-Government Demonstrations in Nigeria
No, video does not show people were paid to take part in pro-government demonstrations in Nigeria Read more »
August 20
Kenya: No, Video Does Not Show Kenyan MPs 'Eating in the Bush After Running for Their Lives'
IN SHORT: Several social media posts claim that people seen in a video, apparently "eating in the bush", are Kenyan members of parliament. But that's not true: the video was taken… Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Nigerian Ex-Governor Oshiomhole Blamed President Tinubu's 'Reckless Policies' for the Country's Woes
IN SHORT: According to several posts on Facebook, the former governor of Nigeria's Edo state said president Bola Tinubu's "reckless policies" were responsible for the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans, Beware of Fake Loan Offers From Facebook Page 'Mshwari Agents'
IN SHORT: This Facebook page uses the name of M-Shwari, a mobile banking product, to offer quick loans. But it is an imposter. Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenya's Inua Jamii Programme Does Not Offer Loans - Don't Be Conned By Fake Facebook Page 'Inua Jamii Soft Loans'
No, Kenya's Inua Jamii programme does not offer loans - don't be conned by fake Facebook page 'Inua Jamii Soft Loans' Read more »
Kenya: Exposing Two Facebook Pages Offering Bogus Loans in the Name of Kenyan Governor Kimani Wamatangi
Exposing two Facebook pages offering bogus loans in the name of Kenyan governor Kimani Wamatangi Read more »
August 16
Kenya: Social Media Posts Falsely Claim Former Kenyan Cabinet Secretaries Have Been Appointed Ambassadors
Social media posts falsely claim former Kenyan cabinet secretaries have been appointed ambassadors Read more »
Kenya: Fake Facebook Post Claims Kenyan Legislator Babu Owino Plans to Quit Opposition ODM Party Ahead of 2027 Elections
Fake Facebook post claims Kenyan legislator Babu Owino plans to quit opposition ODM party ahead of 2027 elections Read more »
August 14
Kenya: Kenya's Star Newspaper Didn't Report Governor Gladys Wanga As Potential Deputy President
Kenya's Star newspaper didn't report governor Gladys Wanga as potential deputy president Read more »
Nigeria: Presidential Standard Flag, Not Russian Flag, Behind Nigerian President Bola Tinubu During National Address
Presidential standard flag, not Russian flag, behind Nigerian president Bola Tinubu during national address Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake 'Citizen TV' Graphic Claiming Protests Have Cost Kenya Ksh900 Billion in 30 Days
Ignore fake 'Citizen TV' graphic claiming protests have cost Kenya KSh900 billion in 30 days Read more »
August 13
Kenya: No, Kenya's Interior Minister Didn't Criticise President Ruto for Firing His Cabinet
No, Kenya's interior minister didn't criticise president Ruto for firing his cabinet Read more »
South Africa: Dramatic Video of Tanker Truck Explosion Shot in Brazil, Not South Africa's Limpopo Province
Dramatic video of tanker truck explosion shot in Brazil, not South Africa's Limpopo province Read more »
South Africa: Scam Alert! Ignore Facebook Accounts Offering Fake Loans in the Name of Kenyan Governor Gladys Wanga
Scam alert! Ignore Facebook accounts offering fake loans in the name of Kenyan governor Gladys Wanga Read more »
South Africa: No 'Founding Document' Gives Who Exemption From 'Criminal Prosecution'
No 'founding document' gives WHO exemption from 'criminal prosecution' - claim misuses diplomatic immunity treaty for all UN agencies Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Army Says Circulating Press Release Condemning Human Rights Abuses Is Fake
Ugandan army says circulating press release condemning human rights abuses is fake Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Activist Boniface Mwangi Not in Hospital. Viral Photos Old, Not Related to 2024 Anti-Government Demonstrations
Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi not in hospital. Viral photos old, not related to 2024 anti-government demonstrations Read more »
August 08
Kenya: Kenya's Anti-Corruption Commission Has Not Summoned Activist Hanifa Farsafi - Viral Letter Is Fake
IN SHORT: As young Kenyans and activists plan new rounds of anti-government demonstrations, a letter seemingly from Kenya's anti-corruption commission summoning one of the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians, Ignore Misleading Claims That Tiger Nut Drinks Cause Cholera
IN SHORT: Several posts on Facebook claim that tiger nut drinks are the cause of a cholera outbreak in Nigeria's Lagos state. But this is not true. Read more »
Nigeria: Verifying Claims By Bola Tinubu's Media Team Amid #EndBadGoverance Protests in Nigeria
Verifying claims by Bola Tinubu's media team amid #EndBadGoverance protests in Nigeria Read more »
Kenya: No, Fast-Food Franchise KFC Not About to Lay Off Workers in Kenya Due to Protests - Ignore Fake Notice
No, fast-food franchise KFC not about to lay off workers in Kenya due to protests - ignore fake notice Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigerian Politician Peter Obi Didn't Call for War During Anti-Government Protests
No, Nigerian politician Peter Obi didn't call for war during anti-government protests Read more »
August 07
Kenya: Exposing Three Facebook Pages Impersonating Well-Known Kenyan Steel Manufacturer Mabati Rolling Mills
IN SHORT: These three Facebook pages using the name of Mabati Rolling Mills, a popular steel manufacturer in Kenya, are out to scam you. Don't fall for their discounted products. Read more »
Nigeria: No Proof of UN Plan to Seize Power From Nigerian Leader Bola Tinubu If Protests Last Beyond 15 Days
No proof of UN plan to seize power from Nigerian leader Bola Tinubu if protests last beyond 15 days Read more »
Kenya: Fake Newspaper Front Pages Criticise Kenyan President's Controversial Cabinet Appointments
IN SHORT: In July 2024, fake front pages of Kenyan newspapers attacked president William Ruto's new cabinet appointments. The legitimate headlines discussed the new political… Read more »