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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…