Over the past few weeks, an image of the Map of Uganda showing different regions has sparked a lot of debate, resentment among people online and offline. At the center of this…
Misinformation and disinformation are increasingly shaping public opinion, fueling narratives that range from mildly misleading to dangerously deceptive. This is why analyzing text is at the heart of fact-checking. Being able to…
1 #FactCheck This is a #False quote. Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye isn’t on record speaking any of these words. #StayVerified https://t.co/i8B4KOQJsn — Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) March 17, 2025 2 #FactCheck This…
Africa No Filter, an advocacy organization shifting stereotypical narratives about Africa, emphasizes the importance of providing context when reporting on African political processes, including elections. This approach is particularly relevant to Uganda,…
The brutal attacks on journalists covering the recent Kawempe North by-election in Uganda paint a disturbing picture of the challenges faced by media practitioners reporting on electoral processes in the country. In…
1 #FactCheck Our attention has been drawn to #FalseNews circulating that Hajjat Hanifa Karadi, the Independent NRM leaning candidate in the Kawempe North by-election has withdrawn from the race. #KawempeNorthByElection pic.twitter.com/7woWTOzkdh —…
During the Women’s Day celebrations in Uganda on March 8th 2025, President Yoweri Museveni in his remarks thanked the Swedish Ambassador to Uganda Maria Håkansson for her honesty in stating that Uganda…
Misinformation spreads fast online, but you have the power to stop it. Whether it’s a fake news article, a misleading video, or a doctored image, social media platforms provide tools to flag…
A claim shared by Kampala Journal X platform claims that a UPDF officer breaches UPDF Act 2005 to participate in partisan politics with a poster showing him wearing his uniform. This claim…
This week, our team has been actively debunking false claims circulating on social media, ensuring that truth prevails over speculation. From manipulated images to misleading statements, here’s a roundup of the fact-checks…
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…
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…