The fight for Climate Justice continues with a representation of young people including the youth and children at the COP 28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. A team of vibrant young people recently interacted with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres who cited a wave of hope in efforts to realise climate education and justice […]
People from all walks of life have responded to artificial intelligence (AI) in different ways since its inception, and due to its many emerging benefits and drawbacks, parents and children in African nations have expressed a great deal of interest in this tool. Will school-age children still rely on their innate ability to think critically […]
An unsettling reality persists in the era of artificial intelligence, where the digital revolution has taken over our lives. Africa, a continent with untapped potential, is frequently left out of discussions about global AI policy. It goes beyond the digital divide, poor infrastructure, or the economic inequalities that plague many African countries. It concerns the […]
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 […]
In a world marked by progress and development, there still exists a hidden crisis that is affecting millions of girls and women, especially children. Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a practice shrouded in tradition. Imagine a journey that takes you from ancient customs to the modern-day battleground for human rights. FGM […]
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 website is a phishing scam and asks applicants to circulate the link. This website submitted for fact-checking via PesaCheck’s WhatsApp Tipline and shared on Facebook purporting to share student bursaries from the Nigerian government in 2023 is a HOAX. According to the post, applications are open for all students aged 12–45, and enrollment is free. To start the application, a […]
At least 19 million children in Sudan are out of school due to the raging war that has continued for the last six months according to Save the Children. It says in essence 1 in every 3 children in the country or some 6.5 million lost access to school due to increased violence and insecurity […]
The video is of an earthquake in Japan on 11 March 2011. This Facebook post with a video, purportedly of a magnitude 11.9 earthquake in California, United States, in 2023, is FALSE. The footage on the post is dated “24/08/23”. The California state flag is on the top left-corner of the video. A section of the video has the […]
Over 250 children drawn from different African countries converged for a two-day Children Climate Summit in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit which, commenced on 2nd September, is a dialogue session with the policymakers on climate change and how it affects children and the way forward to formulating strategies that protect children against climate shocks. The summit […]