Kenya: No, Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Did Not Call His Successor William Ruto a 'Conman' and 'Liar' After Ruto's 2023 National Day Speech

IN SHORT: A widely shared TikTok video appears to show that former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta called his successor William Ruto a "liar" and "a conman" for certain promises.… Read more »

Kenya: Is Shoe Company Bata On the Verge of Closing Down in Kenya? No, Ignore Rumours Circulating On Social Media

IN SHORT: With over a 100 years in business, Bata is one of the biggest shoe manufacturers in Kenya. But rumours that it is about to close down, with jobs at risk, are false. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Beware, These Facebook Pages Offering Big Discounts On Water Tanks Are Trying to Scam You

IN SHORT: "Kentank", a brand name used by one of Kenya's major water tank manufacturers, is being used by at least two fake accounts on Facebook to scam the public. Don't fall for… Read more »

Kenya: Viral Video Showing Plane Landing On Dusty Airstrip Not From Kenya

IN SHORT: Renegade Air has successfully launched a new route in Kenya but false claims around that achievement have also flown on social media. Its first flight to Homa Bay county… Read more »

Kenya: No, This Tiktok Video Does Not Show 'Hidden' Photos From the Kenyan Starvation Cult

IN SHORT: A video on TikTok claims to reveal never-seen-before photos of starving people in Kenya's Shakahola forest, the site of mass starvation deaths allegedly encouraged by a… Read more »

Kenya: It's a Scam! Beware of Facebook Account Claiming to Offer Loans in the Name of Kenyan Politician Aisha Jumwa

IN SHORT: A cabinet secretary offering loans to Kenyans would entice many to sign up. This account claiming to belong to her hopes people will fall for its scams. Read more »

Kenya: Did a Plane Crash At Kenya's Largest Airport As Claimed in Several Photos Online? No, It Was a Drill

IN SHORT: Several videos on social media claim to show photos of a plane crash at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The port manager says it was an emergency drill. Read more »

Kenya: No, Citizen TV Kenya Didn't Tweet About Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Getting Admitted to Intensive Care

IN SHORT: Uganda's long-term ruler contracted Covid-19, but claims that a popular Kenyan TV station reported of his worsening condition are false. Read more »

Kenya: Did the Kenyan President Threaten to Sack Legislators Who Would Oppose a Key Finance Bill?

IN SHORT: A video posted on TikTok is captioned as though Kenyan president William Ruto threatened to "fire" members of parliament who voted against his party's proposed bill. But… Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Conned By Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan First Lady and Offering Loans

IN SHORT: Kenya's first lady Rachel Ruto does not have a Facebook account specifically dedicated to offering loans to the public. Ignore all posts that make these scam offers. Read more »

Kenya: Does This Video Show an Earthquake in a Kenyan Town? No, It's a Video Effect

IN SHORT: A video posted online purports to show an earthquake in a Kenyan town. But it is just ordinary footage of a town with a wavy video editing effect applied to it. Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans, Do Not Be Conned By These Facebook Accounts Offering Bogus Promotions

IN SHORT: There are Facebook accounts promising Kenyan users large amounts of money, featuring the names and photos of local celebrities. But be warned - the accounts are run by… Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Scammed! Kenyan Actor Mwanasha Johari Is Not Running Promotions On Facebook

IN SHORT: Fraudsters looking to make money out of Facebook users often impersonate celebrities. In this case, they're using actor Mwanasha Johari's name - this Facebook page is not… Read more »

Kenya: Beware Fake Facebook Account Misusing Name of Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto

IN SHORT: Africa Check has exposed several Facebook accounts falsely claiming to offer cash and loans in the name of Kenya's first lady, Rachel Ruto. This is yet another. Read more »

Kenya: Did Kenya's Presidential Spokesperson Hussein Mohamed Resign Over 'Rampant Corruption' in Government? No, Ignore False Claim

IN SHORT: Following the recent resignation of a principal secretary in Kenya, false claims have been made on social media that other government officials have resigned. But Hussein… Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Conned By Facebook Page Impersonating Kenyan Actor Jackie Matubia

IN SHORT: Scammers in Kenya often impersonate celebrities to carry out their schemes. Read more »

Kenya: Photos Show Protests Against Government in Kisumu, Kenya, Not in Support of Reformed Gang Leader in Nyahururu Town

A Twitter post purporting to show photos of recent protests in Nyahururu town over the arrest of opposition-allied Maina Njenga is misleading. The photos are of a different protest… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyan President William Ruto Sparred With Journalists Over His Policies. Did He Get His Facts Right?

Ahead of his government's eagerly anticipated first annual budget, to be presented mid-June 2023, Ruto made a number of claims in a sit-down with journalists. How did he fare with… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans, Don't Be Conned By Another Imposter Facebook Page Offering 'Inua Jamii' Loans

Kenya is seeing more and more fake Facebook pages claiming to offer Inua Jamii loans. Those behind these pages prey on the poor and these posts should be ignored. Read more »

Kenya: Beware of Another Facebook Page in Kenya Promising Instant Riches Through Joining the Illuminati

IN SHORT: A Facebook page in Kenya claims to offer cash and other prizes, through joining "the Illuminati brotherhood". But it's just another scam, making use of a well-known type… Read more »

Kenya: Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Kenyan Digital Credit Provider and Offering Loans

Being asked to pay a fee in order to access a loan is a clear sign of a scam. That's the method used by a Facebook page impersonating Zenka Kenya, and its ads should be ignored. Read more »

Kenya: Is Kenya's Electricity Transmission Company Ketraco Inviting Tenders for Supply of Traditional Drink 'Mursik'? No, Tender Document Is Doctored

IN SHORT: A convincing-looking document is circulating on social media in Kenya, apparently showing the electricity transmission firm inviting tenders for an unusual item - a… Read more »

Kenya: Ignore False Claims That the Former Chair of the Kenya's Electoral Commission Has Died

Several social media posts claim that the former chair of Kenya's Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Wafula Chebukati, has died. Read more »

Kenya: Beware! Facebook Page 'Free Joining Illuminati Nakuru Temple' Is Just Another Fake Page With Scam Offers

IN SHORT: Scammers are targeting Facebook users in Kenya, promising them money and riches if they join the Illuminati. Know the signs of a scam and be careful not to become their… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans Beware! Ignore Facebook Account Impersonating Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja, Promising Money and Gifts

It is unlikely that a public official of the Nairobi governor's stature would run promotions offering cash prizes on his official social media accounts. Johnson Sakaja has only one… Read more »