Is the Uganda Express Highway the most expensive road in the world?
Yes, it was really expensive to have it done but does it still stand as the most expensive road?
Our fact-checkers and producers from Debunk Media Initiative bring you some facts in this episode of The Debunk Show.
Watch to the end to have some factual knowledge of the road construction sector as we demystify these statements.
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,
In a historic moment for the Catholic Church, Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as Pope Leo XIV on May 8, 2025, becoming the first American pontiff in the Church’s 2,000-year history. As the 267th Bishop of Rome, his election has sparked global interest. Below, we present 10 verified facts about Pope Leo XIV. 1.
On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, Uganda’s media fraternity, academia, civil society, and government officials gathered at Makerere University to commemorate World Press Freedom Day under the theme “Defending Truth in the Age of Polarization and Distrust.” Hosted by the Department of Journalism and Communication in partnership with the Uganda Media Sector Working Group (UMSWG), the
Claim A video shared on TikTok by Shamil Cruz falsely implies that trains in Uganda have started moving on tarmac roads instead of train tracks. This is false. The post garnered over 7433 likes, 518 comments, 241 saves, and 544 shares. In the video, road users stop and wait for the train to pass The
Claim: Tanzania has banned the use of US dollars for transactions within the country. Verdict: Partially True. Tanzania has not imposed a complete ban on US dollars but has introduced strict regulations requiring the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) as the primary currency for most domestic transactions, with limited exceptions for foreign currency use. Background Reports circulating
Kjnews published an image of people dressed in red jumpsuits, an outfit often associated with the National Unity Platform party. However, the image’s contents are not real but AI-generated. In the image, soldiers are lining up in a parade. It was captioned to say that the exercise at a Chinese-labelled camp is giving the president
1 #FactCheck This information is #False and #Misleading It seems like satire given that its #FoolsDay but you are a journalist with a huge following and this can mislead a large number of people. #StayVerified https://t.co/AXC92gisDI — Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) April 1, 2025 2 Full analysis as we debunked this claim- https://t.co/PYzkTlqtYm — Debunk
The passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, has ushered the Catholic Church into a period known as sede vacante, or “the seat being vacant.” This activates a centuries-old, structured process to elect a new pope. Many users online have been wondering how and what the process is that leads to electing new Pope.
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Society’s silent and yet again loud enemy in the digital space lately is unverified health information that makes rounds online within a short span. A post shared on X (formerly Twitter) claims…
Social media has been flooded with posts about a “prom party”; (a formal party held for older secondary school students at the end of the school year). The celebrations took place over…
A TikTok (archived link) video posted on March 18, 2024, claiming that Hon Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga has been rushed to Aga Khan Hospital in Kenya, has made rounds on social media and…
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…
Claim A video shared on TikTok by Shamil Cruz falsely implies that trains in Uganda have started moving on tarmac roads instead of train tracks. This is false. The post garnered over…
Claim: Tanzania has banned the use of US dollars for transactions within the country. Verdict: Partially True. Tanzania has not imposed a complete ban on US dollars but has introduced strict regulations…
