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Is the Uganda Express Highway the most expensive road in the world?

Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye quoted in his tweet that the express highway in Uganda is the most expensive 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.

Debunk Media Initiative

Uganda's first premier fact-checking show

A fact checking organization & show series that aims at breaking the cycle of misinformation and fakenews through multi-media projects

How to Retrieve Deleted Information from the Web: A Guide for Fact-Checkers

March 4, 2025 No Comments

In today’s digital world, information is constantly being uploaded, edited, and sometimes deleted. Whether it’s a tweet that mysteriously disappears, a news article that gets retracted, or a website that is taken down, tracking down removed content is a critical skill especially for journalists, fact-checkers, and researchers. But just because something is deleted doesn’t always

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Weekly round up of Fact Checks (Feb 23rd-28th) 2025

February 28, 2025 No Comments

1 #OutOfContext @lubega_nsamba President of @MakGuild and @edthnaka did not meet about a career possibility, nor has he switched from NUP to NRM. Full analysis- https://t.co/wY8zzOLGCf pic.twitter.com/lqkXOo5huF — Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) February 24, 2025 2 #Vérificationdesfaits Le message est présenté comme un récit conversationnel dramatique, prétendument basé sur un « contact secret à la

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Tips On How to Spot Fake/Manipulated Videos

February 25, 2025 No Comments

Misinformation is no longer just about text deepfakes, edited footage, and misleading captions have made fake videos a powerful tool for hoaxes. Here’s how you can protect yourself and others from falling for them. 1. Check the Source Before believing or sharing a video, ask yourself: Who posted this? Is it from a verified news

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Out of context: Lubega Nsamba, President of the Mak Guild, and Col. Nakalema have not met about a career possibility, nor has he switched from NUP to NRM.

February 24, 2025 No Comments

The Kampala Journal News’ (KJNews) X post claiming that current Makerere Guild President Lubega Nsamba met with the Head of the State House Investors’ Protection Unit (SHIPU), Col. Edith Nakalema, to cross from his party, National Unity Party (NUP) to the ruling party National Resistance Movement (NRM) after being promised an employment chance after graduation

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February 2025 X(Twitter) Fact Checks and Debunks

February 20, 2025 No Comments

Throughout February 2025, we tackled various misleading claims, viral falsehoods, and satirical twists that blurred the lines between fact and fiction. From debunking manipulated images to clarifying political misinformation, our X (Twitter) posts provided timely, evidence-based insights to keep the public informed. Below is a roundup of the fact-checks we published this month. Let’s continue

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The Power of an Image: Why Fact-Checking Visual Content Matters Today

February 10, 2025 No Comments

In today’s digital age, images hold immense power. A single photo can evoke emotions, spark movements, and shape narratives within seconds. But what happens when an image is manipulated, taken out of context, or deliberately used to mislead? The consequences can be far-reaching, influencing public perception, inciting violence, or even swaying political outcomes. This is

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Throughout February 2025, we tackled various misleading claims, viral falsehoods, and satirical twists that blurred the lines between fact and fiction. From debunking manipulated images to clarifying political misinformation, our X (Twitter)…

Misleading: The Uganda Ministry of Health Did Not Fake An Ebola Outbreak To Block a By-Election.

First, shouldn’t an Ebola outbreak be seen as a tragedy bigger than a political party? An important question to ponder. The claim made on X on Thursday, January 30, 2025, that the…

Fact-checking claims about the development of the COVID-19 vaccine in Uganda/ An Explainer

Source: Ugandan journalist Daniel Lutaaya (September 2022) Verdict: Claim 1: Correct/ Claim 2: Exaggerated  As the world debated the Covid 19 pandemic, after former US President Joe Biden in September 2022 controversially…

Misleading: Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims US Government has restored HIV/AIDS Support to Uganda

Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the Chief Of Defence Forces Uganda in a tweet claimed he learnt from Adonia Ayebare, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Uganda to the United Nations, that the U.S Government…

How to Retrieve Deleted Information from the Web: A Guide for Fact-Checkers

In today’s digital world, information is constantly being uploaded, edited, and sometimes deleted. Whether it’s a tweet that mysteriously disappears, a news article that gets retracted, or a website that is taken…

Weekly round up of Fact Checks (Feb 23rd-28th) 2025

1 #OutOfContext @lubega_nsamba President of @MakGuild and @edthnaka did not meet about a career possibility, nor has he switched from NUP to NRM. Full analysis- https://t.co/wY8zzOLGCf pic.twitter.com/lqkXOo5huF — Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow)…

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