In response to the escalating global crises, world leaders came together at the SDG Summit on September 18 and 19 at the UN headquarters in New York and made a historic commitment to step up their efforts to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were formed in […]
September is Suicide Awareness Month, and it’s a time when people from all walks of life come together to learn, talk, and raise awareness about an important issue: suicide. Early this year there has been a shocking incident of a 12-year-old boy who died by suicide in Sirende village, Trans Nzoia County, after he allegedly differed […]
The authentic image is of Jean-Bedel Bokassa of the Central African Empire. This photo on Facebook purportedly showing Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga sitting on a bird-crafted throne in Nigeria is ALTERED. The photo posted on 2 September 2023 was accompanied by a text claiming that Odinga was in Nigeria, where he […]
Ripoti za awali zinaonyesha kwamba takriban watoto 100,000 wameathiriwa na tetemeko kubwa la ardhi lililoikumba Moroko Ijumaa usiku wa kuamkia leo. Hilo ni tukio kubwa zaidi la tetemeko kuwahi kukumba eneo hilo tangu mwaka wa 1960. Kama ilivyo kwa matetemeko yote makubwa ya ardhi, kuna uwezekano wa kutokea mitetemeko ya baadaye katika siku na wiki […]
The image is of Tottenham Hotspur stadium in the United kingdom. This photo on Facebook purportedly showing Raila Odinga Stadium in Kenya’s Homa Bay county is FALSE. The photo was accompanied by a text reading: “Raila stadium in homabay chalo yurop.” which translates to “Raila Stadium in Homa Bay looks like Europe” To confirm the […]
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 […]