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FALSE: This photo isn’t of affordable housing in Nakuru

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 […]

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FALSE: This video is not of two electric cars exploding after a collision

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 […]

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FAKE: This press release purportedly from the Media Council of Kenya is fabricated

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 […]

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Mtaalamu wa Umoja wa Mataifa Ahimiza Hatua dhidi ya Ubaguzi wa Kimazingira na Sumu nchini Afrika Kusini

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 […]

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UN Expert Urges Action on Environmental Racism and Toxics in South Africa

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 […]

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FAKE: This digital card on missing government fertilizer is not from NTV

The media house has distanced itself from the card. This digital card shared on Facebook supposedly from NTV Kenya is FAKE. The card posted 4 August 2023 claims that missing government fertilizer was recovered at a house belonging to Kirinyaga senator Kamau Murango. Though the digital card has NTV Kenya branding, it does not appear […]

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Addressing the Challenges and Empowering Students with Special Needs by Promoting Inclusive Education

In the pursuit of an equitable and inclusive education system, Special Needs Education (SNE) plays a pivotal role in ensuring that every learner, regardless of their abilities or disabilities, has access to quality education. However, the landscape of SNE in Kenya reveals a series of challenges and opportunities for improvement, as highlighted in the report […]

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Revamping Education Governance for a Unified and Effective System

Education serves as the cornerstone of societal growth, empowering individuals with essential knowledge and skills for personal and collective advancement. In many countries, Kenya included, the education sector operates within a complex web of laws and regulations. This article delves into the intricate challenges posed by overlapping responsibilities and inconsistencies in the management of public […]

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Lishe Bora Unaponyonyesha: Vyakula Muhimu vya Kukumbatia na Kuepuka

Kula vyakula vyenye lishe bora wakati wa kunyonyesha huwanufaisha si kina mama tu, bali pia watoto wao. Ila ni vyakula vipi bora vinavyofaa kuliwa wakati wa kunyonyesha? Lishe yenye afya inapaswa kuwa na kiasi kikubwa cha kalsiamu, chuma, potasiamu, na vitamini A na D. Wakinamama wanaonyonyesha wanapaswa kujitahidi kupata virutubishi hivyo kupitia aina mbalimbali za […]

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FAKE: This press release purportedly by Media Council of Kenya is fabricated

The council has flagged the press release and termed it fake. This press release purportedly issued by the Media Council of Kenya(MCK) is FAKE. The document claims that MCK expressed concern after derogatory terms were hurled at a journalist who sought answers from Kericho Governor Eric Mutai regarding alleged embezzlement of Londiani accident compensation funds. […]