The DP was not at the event where the photo was taken. This photo shared on Facebook supposedly showing Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua peeping as President William Ruto welcomes King Charles III is ALTERED. Posted on 31 October 2023, the image purportedly shows DP Gachagua looking through a window as Ruto introduces the king and […]
The image is of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Kenya This photo shared on X (formerly Twitter) supposedly of Kenya’s Office of the President is SATIRICAL. The image captures what appears to be a motor vehicle checkpoint and is accompanied by a text that reads: “Anyone looking for our president, kindly note.” The image […]
The bank has distanced itself from the job advertisement. This poster circulating on Facebook claiming that Equity Bank Kenya has advertised several job opportunities is a HOAX. The advert has listed 13 positions, each with distinct prerequisites, which encompass possessing a degree, completing a university or college program, holding a diploma, and successfully finishing the […]
The image is of the Victory monument in Bangkok, Thailand. This Facebook post with a photo supposedly of Nairobi, Kenya is FALSE. The image features an aerial view of what appears to be a busy road surrounded by skyscrapers. The photo is accompanied by a text reading: “Visit Nairobi Kenya, Nairobi Kenya.” Nairobi, is the […]
The original image does not feature the Israeli flag. This Facebook post with an image supposedly of the Israeli flag displayed at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, Kenya is FALSE. The photo posted on 16/10/2023 shows the Israeli flag displayed on the upper part of the KICC building. “A beautiful display of the […]
The telco has denounced the channel. This Facebook post with a link to a Telegram channel claiming to offer an increase of Safaricom’s Fuliza limit is a HOAX. The post, partly in Swahili, reads: “Thanks almighty God, I didn’t believe that this thing is legitimate.” The author also shared links to a Telegram channel and a […]
The image is of the Ubongo Interchange in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This post shared on X (formerly Twitter) with a photo purportedly showing Rongo Town in Migori County, Kenya is FALSE. Published on 30th September 2023, the post alleges that the modest freeway is Rongo town. “Rongo Town at night,” reads the post. Mtoto […]
The photo is of Bucharest, Romania. This Facebook post with an image supposedly of Kericho Town, Kenya is FALSE. The photo shows a long stretch of road surrounded by trees and numerous houses. “Aerial view of Kericho Town ahead of Mashujaa Day,” reads the post. Kericho town is located in Kericho County which is in […]
The retail chain has distanced itself from the advertisement This poster shared on TikTok claiming that Carrefour Kenya is recruiting customer service agents is a HOAX. Prospective applicants are required to provide a medical letter, curriculum vitae, passport photo and national identification card. An email address and phone contact have been provided for interested persons […]
The image is from a 2014 incident in South Africa This Facebook post with images supposedly of a 61-year-old woman marrying a 12-year-old boy in Kisii County, Kenya, is FALSE. The image is a collage of two photos showing an individual in a suit and a lady in a gown at what appears to be […]