BT FACTCHECK

This section fact-checks various news and information in media. This is where we give facts and debunk fake news and falsehoods.

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Senator Tom Ojienda
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False: This Photo Does Not Show Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda Launching Affordable Housing In North Nyakach Ward

A photo shared online purportedly showing Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda launching Affordable Housing units in Wasare, North Nyakach Ward, is misleading. The claim...

Afraha Stadium
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False: This Is Not A Photo Of Kericho Green Stadium

An image shared by Facebook user Brian Kirubi claiming to be of Kericho Green Stadium is False. The photo was shared days before...

The wedding did not happen in Kisii
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False: Photos Supposedly Of 61-year-old Woman Marrying 12-year-old Boy In Kisii Are Misleading

Photos supposedly of a 61-year-old woman marrying a 12-year-old boy in Kisii are misleading. The photos were shared by the Facebook user William...

Axa building
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False: This Is Not A Photo Of Tongaren

An image shared on Facebook with claims that it is of Tongaren in Bungoma County is false. The image was shared on October...

Kenyan Police
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False: Photo Purportedly Showing Kenyan Soldier In Haiti Is Misleading

A photo purportedly showing a Kenyan soldier in Haiti is misleading. The photo was shared on October 16, 2023, by Facebook user Isaac...

Martha Karua
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False: Politician Martha Karua Has Not Promised To Pay For Brian Mwenda’s Education

Narc Kenya Party Leader Martha Karua has not promised to pay school fees for Brian Mwenda, a man accused of being a fake...

Pesa Check False
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HOAX: This Facebook Page Purportedly Issuing Loans On KCB Bank’s Behalf Is Fraudulent

This Facebook page mimicking Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) and purporting to issue loans is a HOAX. The page ‘KCB cash payout’ had 17 likes and 21 followers...

Carrefour
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Hoax: This Ad Promising Jobs At Carrefour Is A Scam

An advert promising jobs at Carrefour in Kenya is fake. The ad, posted on TikTok, claims that the chain retailer is hiring customer...

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