The original photo is of Shifu Yan Lei, a Chinese practitioner of Shaolin Kung Fu This post on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo purportedly showing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua engaging in martial arts training is FALSE. The post accompanying the image reads “the DP Gachagua himself was seen today trying kungfu training.” A careful […]
The image is of anti-government protests in Nairobi on 12th July 2023 This image posted on Facebook purportedly showing Eldoret residents demonstrating on 28 August 2023 in Eldoret is FALSE. The photo was accompanied by a Swahili text that reads “Maandamano in Eldoret! Mbona hawa watu wanaharibu barabara? Wapi live bullets? Yaani walipigia Ruto kura […]
The photo was taken on 16th March 2022 This tweet with a photo supposedly showing Raila Odinga at a meeting in the United Kingdom (UK) in August 2023 is FALSE. The photo depicts Raila alongside Manoah Esipisu, High Commissioner of Kenya to the United Kingdom in a meeting with a lady.. “Baba Raila Odinga in […]
The video is from 2022 and shows members of the NYSC corps training in Benue, Nigeria, to protect themselves against bandits. This post on X (formerly Twitter) with a video purportedly of the Nigerien army preparing to “deal with coup plotters” is FALSE. The post reads: “A strange picture of the training of the Niger army to […]
In a span of ten years, Kenya has undergone a remarkable transformation with the adoption of an innovative approach known as “devolution.” This shift has brought decision-making closer to the people, resulting in improved access to important services within local communities. This strategic change that has been complemented by national initiatives, has not only elevated […]
These are houses on the outskirts of San Francisco, USA. This Facebook post purportedly showing affordable housing in Nakuru County, Kenya is FALSE. Published on 8 August 2023, the post alleges that the colourful houses on the picture are located in Nakuru County. “Affordable housing in Kenya,,This is Nakuru,” the post reads. A reverse image […]
The video shows a July 2013 explosion in Moscow, Russia, after a truck carrying gas canisters rammed a passenger bus and crashed This Facebook post with a video purportedly of an explosion after two electric cars collided is FALSE. The video shows a series of explosions on a highway and is accompanied by the text, “Two […]
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has distanced itself from the press release This press release supposedly issued by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) is FAKE. The statement alleges that MCK has condemned the Kericho county governor and demanded an apology over claims of attacking journalists. “We take this early opportunity to inform the […]
Ubaguzi wa kimazingira na uchafuzi wa mazingira unaleta tishio kubwa kwa afya na ustawi wa watoto kote ulimwenguni. Masuala haya huathiri hasa jamii zilizotengwa, ambapo mara nyingi, watoto ndio hukabiliwa na matokeo mabaya zaidi. Zaidi ya hayo, kukabiliwa na ubaguzi wa rangi na uchafuzi wa sumu utotoni kunaweza kuwa na madhara ya kudumu kwa afya […]
Environmental racism and toxic pollution are posing significant threats to the health and well-being of children around the world. These issues particularly affect marginalized communities, where children often face the most severe consequences. Additionally, exposure to environmental racism and toxic pollution during childhood can have lasting effects on health throughout a person’s life. Furthermore, the […]