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 […]
The video is from 20th March 2023 during anti-government protests in Kisumu, Kenya. This video shared on TikTok supposedly of Kenyan forces overwhelmed by gangs in Haiti is FALSE. “Kimewaramba huko Haiti (they are having it bad in Haiti) , Kenyans forces overwhelmed by HAITI gangs : Situation in Haiti,” reads the caption on the […]
The mayor of New York is a US citizen. This video shared on TikTok claiming that a Kenyan was elected mayor of New York City in the United States of America, is FALSE. The video depicts New York City Mayor Eric Adams addressing a gathering, with the flags of Kenya and the United States hoisted […]
The video is of Atwoli gifting Raila Cows in Dec 26, 2021 This video on TikTok purportedly showing Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli giving Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga cows as a way of reconciliation after ditching President Willliam Ruto’s camp is FALSE. The video has a […]