July 26
Kenya: Recurring Scam - Fake Ad for Jobs At Kenyan Supermarket Chain Naivas Reappears On Facebook
Recurring scam: fake ad for jobs at Kenyan supermarket chain Naivas reappears on Facebook Read more »
Kenya: Old Photograph Used As False Evidence That Kenyan Governor Embezzled Stadium Funds
IN SHORT: A viral photo of a dilapidated shade has gone viral on social media, along with claims that money earmarked for a stadium has been embezzled by the governor of Garissa… Read more »
Kenya: 'Beware of Con Men,' Kenya Medical Training College Warns As Fake Admission Letters Circulate
IN SHORT: While admission to the Kenyan medical college is competitive, online claims that bribes can be paid to circumvent the official process are false. Read more »
July 23
Kenya: No, US-Based Organisation Ford Foundation Hasn't Admitted to Funding Protests in Kenya. Viral Graphics Fabricated
No, US-based organisation Ford Foundation hasn't admitted to funding protests in Kenya. Viral graphics fabricated Read more »
Kenya: No Evidence BBC Reported That Kenyan Police Used 'Poisonous Gas' Against Anti-Government Protesters - Viral Graphic Fabricated
IN SHORT: A graphic doing the rounds on social media in Kenya appears to show the BBC reporting that Kenyan police used toxic gas against protesters. But there is no evidence that… Read more »
Uganda: Disregard Fake Daily Monitor Front Page Headlined 'Youths to March to Parliament in Protest Against Corruption'
IN SHORT: A front page allegedly from Uganda's Daily Monitor newspaper is circulating on social media amid calls to march to parliament over corruption. But it has been… Read more »
July 22
Kenya: No, Russian President Vladimir Putin Did Not Declare Support for Gen Z-Led Protests in Kenya
IN SHORT: A video doing the rounds on social media shows Russian president Vladimir Putin apparently declaring his support for the protests in Kenya. But the video is manipulated -… Read more »
July 17
Kenya: Exposing Three Facebook Accounts Impersonating Kenyan Governor Fatuma Achani and Offering Bogus Loans
IN SHORT: These three Facebook accounts would have you believe that they are run by Fatuma Achani. But don't be scammed - the governor is not offering loans on Facebook. Read more »
Tanzania: Disregard Public Notice Allegedly From Tanzania's Examinations Council Announcing Deadline for Correcting Names On Certificates
Disregard public notice allegedly from Tanzania's examinations council announcing deadline for correcting names on certificates Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans, Don't Fall for Fake Loan Offers From the Facebook Page 'Kopa Loans'
IN SHORT: There is a growing number of Facebook accounts and pages claiming to offer quick loans to Kenyans. But many are fake, and this page is just one of them. Read more »
July 15
Congo-Kinshasa: Photo of Ugandan Troops in DR Congo in 2023, Not Sent to 'Quell Treasonous Gen Z' Protests in Kenya in 2024
Photo of Ugandan troops in DR Congo in 2023, not sent to 'quell treasonous Gen Z' protests in Kenya in 2024 Read more »
July 12
Africa: #rwandadecides - Three Things Africa Check Is Learning About Facts, Elections, and Journalism in Rwanda
#RwandaDecides: Three things Africa Check is learning about facts, elections, and journalism in Rwanda Read more »
Kenya: Ignore Fake Graphic Claiming Kenyan Governor Warned of No Salaries After Country's Taxation Controversy
IN SHORT: A graphic with a fake quote attributed to Kirinyaga county governor and council of governors chair, Anne Waiguru, has been circulating amid the Finance Bill 2024… Read more »
July 11
Tanzania: Fake Star Newspaper Front Page Claims Tanzania Will Legalise Same-Sex Marriage
Fake Star newspaper front page claims Tanzania will legalise same-sex marriage Read more »
July 10
Kenya: Employer of Teachers in Kenya Warns Public to Watch Out for This Fake Job Ad
Employer of teachers in Kenya warns public to watch out for this fake job ad Read more »
Kenya: No, Photo Does Not Show 'Young Ukrainian Girls Forced Into Military' to Fight Russia
No, photo does not show 'young Ukrainian girls forced into military' to fight Russia Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Teacher Employer Has Not Said It Will Not Pay 100,000 Teachers Due to Scrapping of Finance Bill 2024
Kenya's teacher employer has NOT said it will not pay 100,000 teachers due to scrapping of Finance Bill 2024 Read more »
July 04
Kenya: Fake 'Nation' Graphic Used to Claim Kenyan Lawmakers Were Paid Ksh2 Million to Pass Controversial Finance Bill
Fake 'Nation' graphic used to claim Kenyan lawmakers were paid KSh2 million to pass controversial finance bill Read more »
July 03
Kenya: Kenya's Beleaguered President Ruto Chose a Live Interview to Defend His Record, but Did His Claims Add Up?
Kenya's beleaguered president Ruto chose a live interview to defend his record, but did his claims add up? Read more »
July 02
Kenya: No Evidence the UN Cautioned Kenyan President William Ruto Over Deadly Crackdown On Protesters
No evidence the UN cautioned Kenyan president William Ruto over deadly crackdown on protesters Read more »
June 28
Kenya: No, Kenyan President's Aide Didn't Call Gen Z Protesters 'Protégé of Terror Group' - Viral Graphic Fabricated
IN SHORT: Kenyan president William Ruto has withdrawn the controversial finance bill. But the Gen Z-led protests have continued in parts of the country, while misinformation has… Read more »
June 27
Kenya: 2009 Photo Used to Falsely Claim That Horse Allegedly Stolen From Police During Kenyan Protests in June 2024 Died
2009 photo used to falsely claim that horse allegedly stolen from police during Kenyan protests in June 2024 died Read more »
Uganda: May 2024 Photo of Ugandan MP Used to Falsely Claim That Kenyan Protestors Attacked Legislator in June
May 2024 photo of Ugandan MP used to falsely claim that Kenyan protestors attacked legislator in June Read more »
Kenya: As Kenyan President Ruto Ticks Off His to-Do List From US State Visit, We Review Some of His Claims, Including On Peacekeeping
As Kenyan president Ruto ticks off his to-do list from US state visit, we review some of his claims, including on peacekeeping Read more »
June 26
Kenya: Beware of an Ad for Fake Jobs At Giant Kenyan Retailer Naivas
Beware of an ad for fake jobs at giant Kenyan retailer Naivas Read more »