Kenya: No, Kenya's Citizen TV Reporter Chemutai Goin Isn't Giving Away Cash On Facebook

IN SHORT: Chemutai Goin is not offering money to Facebook users who answer simple questions. Ignore all but her official account. Read more »

Africa: Not Enough Evidence That Ginger Could Effectively Treat Gout - Speak to Your Doctor Instead

IN SHORT: Ginger has been widely studied for its potential health benefits, including for inflammatory conditions. There is some promising evidence, but not enough to conclude that… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Defence Forces Recruiting 'Bona Fide Citizens' for 2023/24? No, Beware of Scam Website

"Ministry Of Defense has opened the Recruitment Portal for the 2023/2024 online application exercise for all bonafide citizens who wishes to get recruited into the Kenya Defense… Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Conned By This Facebook Account Impersonating Kenyan News Anchor Lulu Hassan and Offering Fake Promotions

IN SHORT: Scammers often use the names of prominent people in Kenyan society to try to trick the public. This account using the name and photos of journalist Lulu Hassan is just… Read more »

Nigeria: Scam Alert, the Nigerian Air Force Isn't Recruiting

IN SHORT: The Nigerian Air Force says it is not currently recruiting, so beware of scammers out to get your money and claiming otherwise. Ignore the purchase notice on social media… Read more »

Kenya: Beware! Facebook Page 'Illuminati Freemason Temple Kenya' Is Another Fake Page Out to Defraud

IN SHORT: Facebook pages claiming to change the financial lives of Kenyans through the "Illuminati Brotherhood" are popping up all the time. Be aware of the signs of a scam and be… Read more »

Kenya: Did Opposition-Affiliated Politician Junet Mohamed Admit They Lost Kenya's Presidential Election and Cast Doubt On the Effectiveness of Nationwide Protests? No, Quote Fabricated

IN SHORT: A quote attributed to Kenyan politician Junet Mohamed is doing the rounds on Facebook, claiming Mohamed has admitted that the Azimio coalition lost the elections and he… Read more »

Kenya: It's a Scam! Beware of This Fake Graphic Advertising Quickmart Supermarket Jobs in Kenya

IN SHORT: Quickmart employs thousands of people in Kenya, but this viral graphic advertising hundreds of opportunities at the supermarket is from fraudsters out to prey on… Read more »

Kenya: No, Former U.S. President Barack Obama Hasn't Admitted He Was Born in Kenya - Old Video Reappeared in 2023

IN SHORT: In the original 2009 video, the former US president talks to students in Turkey. The altered version from 2010 is a spoof. The 2023 clip is claimed as fact. But Barack… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating Popular Church and Trying to Recruit You to Join Its Fake Investment Platform

IN SHORT: Africa Check has investigated several investment scams. This one takes a different turn by impersonating a Nigerian church to offer false investment returns. Read more »

South Africa: Photo Shows Damaged Road Section in South Africa, Not Nairobi, Kenya

A reverse image search of a photo of a badly cracked, imploded road reveals it was actually snapped in South Africa moments after a suspected underground gas explosion. It's not of… Read more »

Kenya: No, Images Don't Show Woman's House Destroyed By Angry Boyfriend in Kenya, but Were Taken in Nigeria in 2021

Posts circulating online claim a man demolished a house in Kenya after his would-be in-laws rejected his marriage proposal. If believed, they could fan negative stereotypes and… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Video Does Not Show Nigeria's Political Rivals Atiku Abubakar and Nyesom Wike Exchanging Cordial Greetings After 2023 Elections

IN SHORT: A video showing two rival Nigerian politicians greeting each other cordially at a public event circulated in July 2023, with the claim it showed them meeting for the… Read more »

Nigeria: No, Election Tribunal Hasn't Declared Peter Obi Winner of Nigeria's 2023 February Presidential Election

IN SHORT: Nigeria's election petition tribunal began hearing cases against the country's electoral commission in early May 2023. But claims that the tribunal has declared the… Read more »

Nigeria: Facebook Account Offering Nigerians a Chance to Double Their Money Is a Scam

IN SHORT: A Facebook post is offering users a chance to double their money. But this is just another scam. Read more »

Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Election Petition Tribunal Judge Has Not Resigned Over Pressure to Rule Against Opposition Leader Peter Obi

IN SHORT: A report has circulated on social media, claiming one of the five judges in Nigeria's presidential election petition court resigned due to pressure to subvert justice.… Read more »

Nigeria: No Evidence That Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu Ordered the Reopening of All Land Borders

IN SHORT: The closure of Nigeria's land borders in 2019 caused economic setbacks. But social media claims that all borders have now been reopened are not true. Read more »

Nigeria: No, EU Report Did Not Say Opposition Labour Party Suffered Most Violence in All Nigerian States During Elections

IN SHORT: Contrary to online claims, an election observer report by the bloc highlights only one incident and does not say which party suffered the most violence during the… Read more »

Nigeria: No, First Bank Is Not Offering Loans to Nigerian Small Businesses Through This Unverified Facebook Account

IN SHORT: A Facebook page impersonating First Bank promises loans to small businesses in Nigeria. But it's all a scam. Read more »

Kenya: Don't Be Conned By This Facebook Page Impersonating Politician and Offering Loans

IN SHORT: A Facebook page claiming to belong to the former governor of the country's Kakamega county is promising loans to Kenyans within 10 minutes. But Oparanya has not had a… Read more »

Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Account Disguised As Popular Crypto Investment App and Offering Huge Returns

IN SHORT: A Facebook post is offering users investments on behalf of a popular company in the cryptocurrency world. However, the company says users should be wary of people… Read more »

Nigeria: Beware of Facebook Account Impersonating a Popular Mobile App for Loans in Nigeria

IN SHORT: A Facebook page is impersonating a popular app and offering false loans. Palmcredit has urged Nigeriansto keep an eye on its verified social media accounts. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians, Beware of Facebook Account Offering to Double Your Money in the Name of Popular Investment App

IN SHORT: A Facebook page is offering investment opportunities in the name of a popular investment app in Nigeria. But beware: The company says it is not affiliated with the… Read more »

Tanzania: Can Pineapple Peel Juice Cure Bladder Cancer? Available Scientific Evidence Does Not Support Online Claims

IN SHORT: Cancer can be debilitating and expensive to treat, which is why claims on social media that the cure lies in a widely available fruit could easily gain traction. But they… Read more »

Liberia: A 'Narco-State' - No One Has the Data, So Where Did Liberian Opposition Leader Joseph Boakai Get Figures On Drug Abuse?

Despite concerns about drug abuse and addiction in Liberia, there are no credible statistics on the extent of the problem in the country. Read more »