Weekly fact check round up ( March 3rd-March 8th 2025)

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 we conducted to set the record straight.

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#FactCheck This is a fabricated statement attributed to Maj. Gen. Felix Kulayigye. There is no public record of him saying this anywhere. His remarks on JATT can be seen in this video by @ntvuganda https://t.co/gkR4ylQrEM #StayVerified https://t.co/imCFNHgZik

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) March 3, 2025

2

#FactCheck @NUP_Ug leaders convened in Masaka, Kadugala for the Duwa prayers for the late Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya and NOT in Kawempe. This is confirmed by a post from @HEBobiwine https://t.co/Iszns6PnRt #StayVerified https://t.co/BCxxHzx5Zh

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) March 3, 2025

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#FactCheck The claim in this post that these are Karamojong children could be #Misleading There is no substantial proof from this photo that suggests that these are Karamojong street children though a high number of street children in Kampala dwell from there. https://t.co/czmhHfIIYM

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) March 4, 2025

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#FactCheck This claim is #Misleading There is no official communication from any US Government agency that has confirmed renewed HIV/AIDS support to the Ugandan Government. #StayVerified https://t.co/RaVsUsdpF8

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) March 6, 2025

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#FactCheck This quote is #False and wrongly attributed to Rev Kazimba Mugalu. He isn’t on record saying these words anywhere. You can watch his full remarks on electoral violence here as captured by @ntvuganda https://t.co/AxAKbeAA9y #StayVerified https://t.co/VKV3zD2LVv

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) March 7, 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.