Introducing the Debunk Verifier: Smart, Simple and Reliable Fact-Checking for Everyone

In an age where misinformation spreads faster than the truth, having the right tools to verify what we see online has never been more important. Every day, people in Uganda and around the world are bombarded with forwarded messages, edited videos, misleading headlines and viral rumours. Sorting fact from fiction has become a daunting task.

Today, Debunk Media Initiative is proud to introduce the Debunk Verifier a smart truth-verification platform that combines AI intelligence with human expertise to help you verify claims quickly, accurately and transparently.

Whether you are a journalist, a student, a researcher, or an everyday social media user, the Debunk Verifier puts professional fact-checking directly at your fingertips.

What Is the Debunk Verifier?

The Debunk Verifier is an intelligent, hybrid fact-checking assistant designed to help you confirm the truth behind any claim from WhatsApp forwards to viral videos.

AI Power

Searches thousands of credible sources within seconds
Detects patterns and pulls up related fact-checks
Suggests evidence-based insights
Speeds up verification dramatically

Human Expertise

Experienced reviewers validate findings
Apply critical thinking and contextual understanding
Ensure every conclusion is accurate, responsible and fair

Three Ways to Use the Debunk Verifier

The platform is designed to meet different user needs from quick questions to deep investigations.

Ask DebunkBot — Instant Answers

Perfect for quick look-ups and everyday questions.

Just type your question naturally and the DebunkBot will:

Provide an immediate response
Cite relevant sources
Show related fact-checks and videos
Suggest additional context

Search & Verify — Spot Misinformation Quickly

Ideal for people who want to see what’s trending or circulating online.

The tool:

Lets you search by keyword, phrase or topic
Automatically scans social and media platforms
Pulls up viral claims and trending content
Allows you to instantly verify them through the DebunkBot

This is especially powerful during elections, crises, or breaking-news moments.

Manual Workflow — Deep, Guided Fact-Checking

Designed for journalists, researchers, and teams working on complex claims.

The workflow guides you through:

Checking if a claim is verifiable
Identifying credible sources
Defining key terms
Collecting evidence
Consulting experts
Forming a clear conclusion
Final review and editing

Key Features You’ll Love

Fact-Check Library

Thousands of verified fact-checks
Searchable by topic or keyword
Always updated with new investigations

Video Fact-Checks

Access verified videos from Debunk’s YouTube
Great for visual learners
Breaks down complex topics simply

Who Is the Debunk Verifier For?

Journalists

Verify claims before publishing
Discover background information
Research stories faster

Educators

Teach media and information literacy
Build fact-checking exercises
Show students how misinformation works

Researchers

Validate data
Track misinformation patterns
Access historical fact-checks

Everyone

Check forwarded messages
Verify viral posts
Make informed decisions

Visit https://infoverifier.debunkinitiative.org/
Experience intelligent, evidence-based fact-checking designed for Uganda’s digital landscape.

Truth is now at your fingertips.

Tumwine Edward

Edward Tumwine is a Digital Communications Consultant, Lecturer, and Media Viability Expert with over nine years of experience in media relations, content strategy, and digital communications. He has advised organizations and journalists on media sustainability, new media skills, and leveraging digital tools for impact. Edward currently serves as the Communications Officer at Debunk Media Initiative, where he leads strategic communications to combat misinformation. He also lectures in Multimedia Production at Uganda Christian University’s School of Journalism and Communication.