BT FACTCHECK
This section fact-checks various news and information in media. This is where we give facts and debunk fake news and falsehoods.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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False: This Image Is Not Of Kericho Town
An image shared online with claims that it is of Kericho Town is false. The image was shared through the Facebook account Nicholas...
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False: This Image Is Not Of Rongo Town
An image shared on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) with a photo supposedly of Kenya’s Rongo Town is false. The image shared on...
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