BT FACTCHECK
This section fact-checks various news and information in media. This is where we give facts and debunk fake news and falsehoods.
FAKE: DP Ruto Tweet Congratulating Raila Odinga For Winning Elections Is Fabricated
On 12th August 2020, a screenshot of a tweet bearing the account name of Deputy President William Ruto was shared through WhatsApp. In...
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FALSE: Photo Does Not Show Francis Atwoli Fleeing Kenya
The photo of COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli circulating on social media indicating that he is travelling abroad is false. The photo has been...
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FAKE: These Twitter And Facebook Accounts Not Run By S.K. Macharia
The Twitter account has been active since March 2022 and has lately been giving updates in favour of Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga.
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FALSE: Photo Of Snake Was Not Taken At Kasarani Rally
Reports of a snake that slithered to the VIP dais at the Kasarani stadium during the Azimio La Umoja final rally in Nairobi...
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HOAX: KWS Has Not Reported Stray Leopard In Murang’a
A press statement cautioning a section of residents of Murang’a County over a stray leopard on the loose is fake. The statement dated...
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DEBUNKED: Eagle Did Not Snatch Drone At Azimio Rally
A photo claiming to show an eagle snatching a drone at the final Azimio La Umoja rally in Nairobi is False. The photo...
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FAKE: Digital Card Quoting Timothy Njoya Not Published By News Website
A digital card shared in WhatsApp groups containing the branding of Kenyans.co.ke and quoting retired Reverend Timothy Njoya is fake. BusinessToday has reviewed...
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FAKE: This Star Newspaper Frontpage Is Altered
This image of the front page of The Star newspaper doing rounds on social media has been altered. The image has a headline,...
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