October 29, 2025
Kenya: Kenyans, Ignore Viral 'Voice of the Devil' and 'Angel of Death' Headlines - These 'Standard' Front Pages Are Fabricated
Kenyans, ignore viral 'Voice of the Devil' and 'Angel of Death' headlines - these 'Standard' front pages are fabricated Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Oyo State Government Has Not Introduced Tax On Burials, Weddings and Other Events
No, Nigeria's Oyo state government has not introduced tax on burials, weddings and other events Read more »
Kenya: Viral Video Doesn't Show Protest in Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu's Release but Is From Kenya
Viral video doesn't show protest in Nigeria for Nnamdi Kanu's release but is from Kenya Read more »
October 28, 2025
South Africa: Ignore Reports of South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa's 'Killer' Being Arrested in Paris - No Evidence of Foul Play
Ignore reports of South African ambassador Nathi Mthethwa's 'killer' being arrested in Paris - no evidence of foul play Read more »
Africa: Ignore Posts Claiming a Homemade Drink Can 'Flush Out' Kidney Stones - See a Doctor Instead
Ignore posts claiming a homemade drink can 'flush out' kidney stones; see a doctor instead Read more »
Kenya: Suspected Kenyan Serial Killer Collins Jumaisi Not Re-Arrested, Contrary to Viral Claim
Suspected Kenyan serial killer Collins Jumaisi not re-arrested, contrary to viral claim Read more »
October 24, 2025
Kenya: Old Video Used to Claim Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Visited the Late Raila Odinga's Family
Old video used to claim Kenya's ex-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua visited the late Raila Odinga's family Read more »
Kenya: No, Kenyan Polling Firm Tifa Hasn't Released Poll Showing MP Didmus Barasa Leading in Bungoma Gubernatorial Race
No, Kenyan polling firm Tifa hasn't released poll showing MP Didmus Barasa leading in Bungoma gubernatorial race Read more »
Uganda: No, Uganda Police Force Not Recruiting Polling Constables for 2026 Election
No, Uganda Police Force not recruiting polling constables for 2026 election Read more »
Tanzania: No, Tanzanian Government Did Not Order Officials to Identify Religious Leaders Opposing President Hassan
No, Tanzanian government did not order officials to identify religious leaders opposing president Hassan Read more »
October 15, 2025
South Africa: 'Viral Video' Does Not Show Late South African Ambassador Nathi Mthethwa's Fall From Paris Hotel
'Viral video' does not show late South African ambassador Nathi Mthethwa's fall from Paris hotel Read more »
Kenya: Old Photo Falsely Used to Claim Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta Met Top Opposition Leaders to Craft Alliance Ahead of 2027 Elections
Old photo falsely used to claim former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta met top opposition leaders to craft alliance ahead of 2027 elections Read more »
Kenya: Fake Statement - Kenyan Politician Gideon Moi Didn't Order Standard Media House to Go Easy On Government
Fake statement: Kenyan politician Gideon Moi didn't order Standard media house to go easy on government Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Electoral Commission Chair Nominee Was Not Part of President Tinubu's Legal Team At Election Tribunal
No, Nigeria's electoral commission chair nominee was not part of president Tinubu's legal team at election tribunal Read more »
October 14, 2025
West Africa: Ghanaians and Nigerians Beware - Social Media Posts Promoting 'Afriquantumx' Investment Platform Are Out to Scam You
Ghanaians and Nigerians beware: Social media posts promoting 'AfriQuantumX' investment platform are out to scam you Read more »
Nigeria: No, Tinubu's Government Hasn't Introduced 5 Percent Surcharge On Petrol Products From January 2026
No, Tinubu's government hasn't introduced 5% surcharge on petrol products from January 2026 Read more »
Kenya: Exposing Multiple Fake Graphics Claiming Kenya's Opposition Is Crumbling
Exposing multiple fake graphics claiming Kenya's opposition is crumbling Read more »
October 09, 2025
Africa: No, Soaking Your Right Hand in Cold Water Won't Cure Your Headache - Ignore Social Media Claims
No, soaking your right hand in cold water won't cure your headache; ignore social media claims Read more »
Kenya: Disregard Fake Newspaper Front Page Claiming That Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Called Politician Fred Matiang'i a Fool
Disregard fake newspaper front page claiming that Kenya's ex-deputy president called politician Fred Matiang'i a fool Read more »
Kenya: Old Photo Used to Claim That Kenya's Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Is in Critical Condition in Hospital
Old photo used to claim that Kenya's former prime minister Raila Odinga is in critical condition in hospital Read more »
Kenya: Memo Announcing Continuation of University Lecturers' Strike Until January 2026 Not From Kenya's Education Ministry
Memo announcing continuation of university lecturers' strike until January 2026 not from Kenya's education ministry Read more »
Nigeria: Claim That Son of Biafra Separatist Leader Nnamdi Kanu Won International 'Brain Competition' False
Claim that son of Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu won international 'brain competition' false Read more »
October 07, 2025
Nigeria: Fact or Spin? Fact-Checking Nigerian President Tinubu's Independence Day Economics
The president was on the money with many of his figures, including that inflation hit a three-year low in August 2025, external reserves were at their highest levels since 2019 and… Read more »
October 06, 2025
South Africa: Fact-Checking Helen Zille's Claims About Johannesburg's Water Crisis
Zille was correct about the distance of water pipes replaced by the City of Johannesburg within a year, 17 kilometres in 2023/24, and that the city loses more than 46% of its… Read more »
October 03, 2025
Kenya: Kenya's Ex-Deputy President Gachagua Didn't Call Opposition Politician Matiang'i a Mole - Viral Front Page Altered
Kenya's ex-deputy president Gachagua didn't call opposition politician Matiang'i a mole - viral front page altered Read more »
