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: Kajiado Governor’s Car Did Not Hit and Kill Boda Boda Rider
It is apparent that Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku was not involved in the accident, rendering the post fake.
FAKE: Barbara Kyagulanyi, Bobi Wine’s Wife, Not The Lady Harassed By Police in Viral Video
The confusion stemmed from the fact that Bobi Wine had evacuated his four children to the United States on January 6 amid concerns over their safety
DEBUNKED: Naomi Campbell Earning Ksh11 Million a Month to Promote Kenya?
The figure was circulated on social media by users who questioned why Campbell over local talents with international appeal.
FAKE: HUDUMA Card Circulating Online is Misleading
An image circulating online supposedly of the Huduma Namba card is fake and does not represent the genuine card set to be rolled out in December.
FAKE: Lawyer Paul Gicheru Has Not Said He Knows the People Who Killed Mutula Kilonzo
Lawyer Paul Gicheru surrendered to the ICC on November 2, 2020, following a warrant of arrest issued against him on March 10, 2016.
FALSE: Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju Not in ICU
On Thursday, November 12, 2020, reports by certain social media users indicated that the politician was admitted at the hospital.
FALSE: Deputy President William Ruto Has Not Endorsed BBI Report
On October 22, several social media accounts shared a purported front page of the Star alleging that Dr Ruto supported the BBI report.
FAKE: TSC Not Hiring 12,000 Teachers
Applicants were promised a Ksh15,000 monthly remuneration stipend for primary teachers and Ksh20,000 for secondary.