Wednesday, October 16, 2024

Report on Alleged Illegal Mining in Tsavo National Park.

A claim circulated on social media platforms, particularly on X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook, alleged that illegal mining activities were taking place within Tsavo...

FALSE CLAIM : HUSTLER FUND DEBTS NOT AUTOMATICALLY DEDUCTED FROM M-PESA.

A viral claim circulating on social media suggests that Hustler fund debts would be directly deducted from Mpesa mobile money transfer service. The claim was...

“Debunked: Misleading Claims of Kenyan Banks Sharing Customer Data and Balances with KRA”

A claim circulating on social media that Kenyan banks have started sharing balances and customer data with KRA  is misleading. The post was shared...

How To Recognize A Fake News Story

By Nick Robins-Early In order to prevent the spread of fake news, here is a quick guide to spotting it. 1. Read Past The Headline One way that...

Facebook to Offer Users Tips on Spotting Fake News

By Jasper Jackson Hundreds of millions of Facebook users will be offered tips for spotting fake news as part of the social network’s latest attempt to address...

How to Verify a Voice Note from your Phone

By Laura Kapelari Misinformation on WhatsApp can be difficult to detect and verify, especially when it comes from trusted friends and family members. Africa Check has...

A Guide: How to Identify Fake News!

By Mustapha Lawal In recent times, the impact of fake news has reverberated across the African landscape, manifesting in incidents that blur the lines between...

Empowering Truth: FactCheck Africa’s Fact-Checking Stylebook

By Mustapha Lawal In an age dominated by the rapid dissemination of information across digital landscapes, the quest for truth has become more elusive than...

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