GREETINGS FACT CHECKING COMMUNITY

We, your dedicated fact checkers reflect on a month filled with impactful news verification, insightful analysis and meaningful collaborations. From debunking viral falsehoods to equipping audiences with critical verification skills, our work continues to push back against misinformation. In this edition, we highlight key fact-checks, expert insights, quarterly report on misinformation and the partnerships that drive our mission forward. Thank you for being a part of our growing community. Together, we are making information accessible, credible and reliable!

Countering Social Media Misinformation

Our fact checkers remained vigilant in tackling misinformation circulating online. From viral political claims to misleading photos and deepfake videos, we worked to ensure the truth reached the public. With Uganda approaching an election period, we saw increased misinformation in the political space.

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Explore Our Detailed Fact Based Analysis

In our detailed analysis, we tackled key misinformation on health, education and politics. We verified sources, breaking down misleading claims and countering deep fakes.  From countering headlines to spotting false images political, our reports provide crucial context to help the public navigate the media.

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Quarterly Report on Misinformation Report (Jan-March 2025)

In the first quarter of 2025, Debunk Media Initiative actively monitored and verified misleading content across text, video, and audio formats—uncovering recurring misinformation patterns across Uganda’s digital platforms.

The most dominant themes were political misinformation, health-related hoaxes, and social issues, with WhatsApp remaining the leading source of false claims, followed by Facebook, X (Twitter), and TikTok. Our fact-checks addressed everything from viral conspiracy videos to misleading headlines and AI-altered images.

This report reflects our ongoing commitment to fighting falsehoods with timely, evidence-based verification, ensuring the public has access to accurate, reliable information

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Building Strong Collaborations

Debunk is strengthening ties with the University of California Berkeley through Big Ideas, the Mastercard Foundation, the UC Berkeley Cyber Clinic, and the Human Rights Center. We’re also partnering with Jamil Forum, Africa Check, Makerere University, and the Media Challenge Initiative to advance credible media in Uganda—especially crucial as global fact-checking funding declines.

We joined media, academia and civil society stakeholders for the Kampala Geopolitics Conference that discussed the African Dimensions in International Debates

Video Fact Checks

To complement our written analyses, we produced a series of quick, informative video fact-checks to help you spot and understand misinformation on the go.

Audio Fact Checks

Fact Checking Tips and Best Practices

We published insightful articles on our website, sharing practical fact-checking tips and best practices to help you critically assess information. From spotting manipulated videos to verifying sources, these resources will empower you to navigate the digital space with confidence.

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A Word From Our C.E.O

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