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 Quotes, who...
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 11, 2023,...
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 Owuor, who...
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 lawyer.
According...
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 as of...
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 care agents.
According...
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 Oriop Kipsil...
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 diverse dates...