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: This Facebook Page Is Not Owned By Tala
A Facebook page using the name Tala Loans is neither owned nor run by Tala, a mobile loan company operating in Kenya. The...
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ALTERED: This Image Showing Kenya’s DP Gachagua Behind President Ruto And King Charles III Is Doctored
An image shared on Facebook purporting to show Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua in a tracksuit behind President William Ruto and King Charles III has...
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Video Showing Isaac Mutuma Being Sworn In As Meru Governor Is Altered
Video purportedly showing a new Meru County governor taking an oath of office is altered. The video, showing Isaac Mutuma taking an oath...
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Poster Advertising Jobs At State Department For Housing And Urban Development Is Fake
A poster advertising jobs at the State Department for Housing and Urban Development is fake. The ad, posted in the Facebook group ‘Siaya...
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Hoax: Ad Announcing Job Vacancies At Equity Bank Is Fake
An advert announcing job openings at Equity Bank is fake. The advert was shared by Facebook user Arlene Michael in the group ‘Homa...
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Post Using Image Of Kikuyu Gospel Musician Karangu Muraya To Promise Loans Is A Scam
A post using the image of gospel musician Karangu Muraya to promise loans is a scam. The post by Facebook user Kamau wa...
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False: This Photo Is Not Of Taita
A photo shared online with claims that it is of Taita is false. The photo, Shared by an X (formerly Twitter) user using...
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Fake: This Facebook Account Does Not Belong To Artist Sammy Irungu
A Facebook account bearing the name and photos of secular artist Sammy Irungu, claiming to issue loans, is fake. The account, with only...
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