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.
Ministry Of Health Uganda has come out officially to address the ongoing speculation that there is a resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. Through a press released shared on their social media platforms, they have reassured the public that there is NO resurgence of COVID-19 in Uganda and the national situation is stable and fully
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 2025 State of the Nation Address came with bold claims on the economy, education, and Uganda’s digital progress. But how many of those statements hold up when tested against facts and official data? At Debunk, we took a closer look and fact checked various statements mentioned; Claim: “Uganda’s
Claim A link circulating on WhatsApp, claiming that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is currently recruiting for different positions, is a hoax and an attempt to lead you to unrelated platforms. Do not attempt to secure a job through that link. A link asking applicants to forward to five groups and 15 people on WhatsApp
Debunk Media Initiative, Uganda’s first fact-checking organization, is growing! We’re looking for passionate, skilled, and values-driven individuals to join our team and help us deepen our impact in the fight against misinformation. About Debunk We promote media literacy, counter disinformation, and empower communities through fact-based storytelling and digital tools. If you’re passionate about truth and
Debunk Media Initiative, Uganda’s first fact-checking organization, is growing! We’re looking for passionate, skilled, and values-driven individuals to join our team and help us deepen our impact in the fight against misinformation. About Debunk We promote media literacy, counter disinformation, and empower communities through fact-based storytelling and digital tools. If you’re passionate about truth and
Debunk Media Initiative, Uganda’s first fact-checking organization, is growing! We’re looking for passionate, skilled, and values-driven individuals to join our team and help us deepen our impact in the fight against misinformation. About Debunk We promote media literacy, counter disinformation, and empower communities through fact-based storytelling and digital tools. If you’re passionate about truth and
What are the possibilities of someone being jinxed to the extent of transferring prostate cancer to another or causing one’s death by simply having a meeting with them? These are the claims we are debunking. The Claim On May 19th, 2025, a post was shared by Kampala Journal News (KJNews) on X claiming that Speaker
In a digital age where credentials can be faked with a click, accountability has never been more important. A newly launched website , Kichupuli PhDs is shining a light on fake academic qualifications, exposing individuals who claim unverified or fraudulent degrees. Built as a civic tech initiative, the platform crowdsources and documents suspicious academic credentials
On May 21, 2025, the world watched a tense Oval Office meeting unfold between former U.S. President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. It was meant to be a diplomatic exchange between two nations, but it quickly turned into a flashpoint of misinformation and distorted narratives. As a fact-checking organization based in Uganda,
This claim purporting to show a photo of a Ugandan Senator proudly showing off a bridge constructed for his constituents is FALSE. The post, which was made by @Naija PR on X…
A screenshot circulating on TikTok and WhatsApp groups, purportedly showing a Facebook post attributed to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Bobi Wine, claiming that he started the party as his personal business,…
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…
Ministry Of Health Uganda has come out officially to address the ongoing speculation that there is a resurgence of COVID-19 in the country. Through a press released shared on their social media…
The President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s 2025 State of the Nation Address came with bold claims on the economy, education, and Uganda’s digital progress. But how many of those statements hold…
Claim A link circulating on WhatsApp, claiming that the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is currently recruiting for different positions, is a hoax and an attempt to lead you to unrelated platforms. Do…
