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.
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
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.
Quarterly Misinformation Report Debunk Media Initiative (Jan-April 2025) by debunkinitiative on Scribd
A video of Gen Moses Ali has been posted on The Observer Newspaper X claiming that “Rt. Hon. Gen(Rtd) Moses Ali (born 5 April 1939) Gen Moses Ali asking the people of Yumbe for support for another term in office”. This video got over 400 thousand views and was shared by more than 900 people.
A post shared on X of a man in yellow clothes burning left a lot of buzz and claims that he set himself on fire to divert the public’s attention from Dr Kizza Besigye’s wrongful jailing, as shared by the Kampala Journal News. These claims are false. KJNews shared what they termed “exclusive details” about
1 #FactCheck This statement is false. Justice Byabakama, the @UgandaEC Chairperson isn’t on record anywhere stating that they are seeking funds to keep Museveni in power in 2026. They are seeking funds to organize the 2026 elections.- https://t.co/mRg6LNBl6m https://t.co/TPxkdOeK6I — Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) April 7, 2025 2 Welcome back from a successful #KabakaBirthdayRun2025 a
A viral claim online regarding the demise of one of the students at Elite High School Entebbe has left many Ugandans in shock, despair and confusion. In a now deleted post by Galaxy FM on X they stated that a student called Trevor from Elite High School who had previously attended prom in a chopper
1 Videos are one of the most consumed content formats online but not all of them tell the truth. Misinformation spreads fast through manipulated visuals. In this video, we break down key tips on how to fact-check videos and spot deceptive content. https://t.co/6eKvbcvmDP pic.twitter.com/3023LzEH5w — Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) April 1, 2025 2 #FactCheck This
On 31st March 2025, Leader Of Opposition Parliament, Hon Joel Ssenyonyi presented the alternative budget for the 2025-2026 financial year. The presentation attracted members from the Opposition and the press as alternative policies and budget allocations were shared in depth. Today we unveiled our Alternative Budget Priorities for the Financial Year 2025/2026. It is our
1 Videos are one of the most consumed content formats online but not all of them tell the truth. Misinformation spreads fast through manipulated visuals. In this video, we break down key…
On 31st March 2025, Leader Of Opposition Parliament, Hon Joel Ssenyonyi presented the alternative budget for the 2025-2026 financial year. The presentation attracted members from the Opposition and the press as alternative…
In today’s heavily dominated digital realm, fact-checking often revolves around online tools, search engines, and digital archives. However, not all misinformation or questionable claims can be verified with a simple Google search.…
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,…
Quarterly Misinformation Report Debunk Media Initiative (Jan-April 2025) by debunkinitiative on Scribd
A video of Gen Moses Ali has been posted on The Observer Newspaper X claiming that “Rt. Hon. Gen(Rtd) Moses Ali (born 5 April 1939) Gen Moses Ali asking the people of…
