BT FACTCHECK

This section fact-checks various news and information in media. This is where we give facts and debunk fake news and falsehoods.

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Doctored Image of former IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati
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Altered: Image Showing Former IEBC Chair Wearing UDA-branded Shirt Is Doctored

An image showing former Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson wearing a United Democratic Alliance (UDA)-branded cap and shirt is doctored. The...

Adan Keynan
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False: Eldas MP Adan Keynan Has Not Resigned

Reports that Eldas Constituency MP Adan Keynan Wehliye has resigned from his position are false. The reports were circulated online through Facebook user...

Police kamkunji
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False: This Image Does Not Show Police Presence At Kamkunji Grounds On December 7, 2022

An image circulated online showing heavy anti-riot police presence at Kamkunji grounds in Nairobi on December 7, 2022, is falsely captioned. The image...

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PARTLY FALSE: Post Does Not Show Requirements For Hustler Fund Loans

A Facebook post listing the requirements for the Hustler Fund programme by the Kenyan government is PARTLY FALSE. The requirements in the claim are listed...

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FALSE: Photo Is Not Of a School In Fafi, Garissa County

A tweet with a photo purporting to be of a school in Fafi Constituency of Kenya’s Garissa County is FALSE. The photo, which was shared...

Pesa Check False
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FALSE: This Photo Used To Show Construction Of Likoni Bypass Is Not From Kenya

A photo shared on Facebook with text praising former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta for the construction of the Likoni bypass in Mombasa is FALSE. The...

President William Ruto
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False: President William Ruto Is Not Changing Constitution To Extend Term Limit

Claims that President William Ruto is planning to orchestrate a change in the Kenyan Constitution to extend the Presidential term limit are false....

Moses-Wetangula
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False: This Facebook Page Is Not Owned By National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula

A Facebook page bearing the identity Hon. Moses M Wetangula is not owned or operated by the politician, who is currently serving as...

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