BT FACTCHECK
This section fact-checks various news and information in media. This is where we give facts and debunk fake news and falsehoods.
PARTLY FALSE: This Is Not The Image Of Alysia Montana 5 Months Pregnant Running In The US Championships
The photo of a pregnant Alysia Montana, the US 800m athlete has been trending just after the conclusion of the Tokyo Olympics. The...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
FALSE: This Is Not An Image Of Jonathan The Tortoise, The World’s Oldest Animal
This Facebook post claiming to show an image of Jonathan the tortoise, the oldest animal in the world, is FALSE. The image shows four...
PESACHECK2 Mins read
FAKE: Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru Did Not Die In Road Accident
The article, published on Maishatv.com on July 29, alleges that Governor Waiguru was confirmed dead on the morning of 29th July, along Thika...
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
FAKE: Quote ‘Putting Dynasties On Notice’ Not From Deputy President William Ruto
The quote was shared extensively online between Tuesday, August 3, 2021 and Wednesday, August 4, 2021. It was shared under the banner of...
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
PARTLY FALSE: No Scientific Evidence That Jatropha Curcas And Cassava Can Cure HIV
A Facebook post claiming that a combination of leaves, roots, and bark of Jatropha curcas, cassava, and black seed can cure the Human Immunodeficiency...
PESACHECK4 Mins read
FAKE: Seven-Point Bottom-Up Economic Approach Blueprint Not From UDA
An image circulating on social media purporting to explain the “Bottom-up” economic model being championed by Deputy President William Ruto and the United...
BT Reporter2 Mins read
MISLEADING: President Kenyatta Not Pointing at Kedong Ranch In Photo Shared On Twitter
The image posted by award-winning Kenyan photographer, artist and activist Boniface Mwangi shows President Uhuru Kenyatta gesturing and claims he is pointing at...
BT Reporter1 Mins read
MISLEADING: Suspected Killer Cop Caroline Kangogo Did Not Surrender To The Police Before Her Death
This photo was shared on several social media accounts, but was prominently used by the Facebook page, Kenyan Expose. The photo surfaced on...
BT Correspondent1 Mins read
