Weekly Fact Check Round Up (April 7th-12th 2025)

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#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

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Welcome back from a successful #KabakaBirthdayRun2025 a cause whose spotlight was to raise awareness and limit the spread of HIV/AIDs. pic.twitter.com/V7r2xXPIjO

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) April 7, 2025

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Debunking a viral false online claim of the former @EliteHigh_sch student who sadly passed away. @OnyangoLawren10 #EliteHighSchool https://t.co/jJW3AhfE1t pic.twitter.com/Bm0jKyHwts

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) April 8, 2025

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#FactCheck This information is #False No official communication in this regard resulted from the meeting between @usmissionuganda officials and @KagutaMuseveni #StayVerified https://t.co/41RWFAmnk7

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) April 9, 2025

Tumwine Edward

Edward Tumwine is a Digital Communications Consultant, Lecturer, and Media Viability Expert with over nine years of experience in media relations, content strategy, and digital communications. He has advised organizations and journalists on media sustainability, new media skills, and leveraging digital tools for impact. Edward currently serves as the Communications Officer at Debunk Media Initiative, where he leads strategic communications to combat misinformation. He also lectures in Multimedia Production at Uganda Christian University’s School of Journalism and Communication.