Fact-checks
FALSE: Museveni Did Not Threaten to Bomb US MQ-9 Drones or Order American Troops Out of Uganda

Background: Claims involving military threats, foreign drones, and international interference tend to spread rapidly, especially…
Misleading: Robert Kyagulanyi was not forcebly driven to the Polling Station to vote.

Claim A viral video on Tiktok created by user Joseph Ngobi claims that National Unity…
False: The Kabaka of Buganda Is Not Under House Arrest

A screenshot from TikTok was shared on WhatsApp alleging that the Kabaka (King) of the…
Electoral Commission dismisses claims of nullification of Gulu City male youth candidate

The Gulu City Returning Officer, Mike Jjuuko, has dismissed circulating rumours that Daniel Rubangakene commonly…
UBC did not employ SFC officers as presenters in 2026 election

By Byamukama Alozious A claim circulating on X (formerly Twitter) alleges that Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is…
Misleading: UCC does not intend to shut down the internet again

A TikTok video text circulating on social media claims that UCC intends to shut down…