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: KPCU Has Not Been Registered As A Private Limited Company
The New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union (KPCU) has not been registered as a private limited company as alleged by Twitter user Propesa, who...
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False: This Photo Does Not Show Mt Kenya Residents Queuing For Relief Food
A photo being shared online claiming to show Mt Kenya residents lining up for relief food is FALSE. The photo, shared by Facebook...
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False: This Image Does Not Show Former President Uhuru Kenyatta Enjoying Life In The Village
An image shared online claiming to show retired President Uhuru Kenyatta enjoying life in the village after retirement is FALSE. The image was...
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FALSE: Britain’s New Prime Minister Is Not From The Luo Tribe
A tweet claiming that new British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is from the Luo tribe of Kenya is FALSE. The tweet reads: “Now Britain has...
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FALSE: Chief Justice Martha Koome Not Related To IG Joseph Koome
A Twitter post claiming the Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome is related to Chief Justice Martha Koome is false.
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FAKE: News Alert Of Imminent Terroríst Attack On Kenya Is Fabricated
A news alert with the branding of Capital FM warning Kenya of an impeding terroríst attack is FAKE. The message appears as though it emanated from...
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FAKE: Nzioka Waita Not Appointed Deputy CEO For Safaricom Ethiopia
Reports that former State House Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita has been appointed deputy CEO for Safaricom Ethiopia are false.
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False: Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza Has Not Been Impeached
Reports that Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has been impeached are false. The reports were posted on Twitter by a user using the name...
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