Weekly round up of Fact Checks (Feb 23rd-28th) 2025

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#OutOfContext @lubega_nsamba President of @MakGuild and @edthnaka did not meet about a career possibility, nor has he switched from NUP to NRM. Full analysis- https://t.co/wY8zzOLGCf pic.twitter.com/lqkXOo5huF

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) February 24, 2025

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#Vérificationdesfaits Le message est présenté comme un récit conversationnel dramatique, prétendument basé sur un « contact secret à la présidence ». Cependant, il manque des citations, des déclarations officielles ou des liens vers des sources https://t.co/iuh5p9tFHs

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) February 24, 2025

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A document circulating online, claiming to be from @Patrioticleagu is NOT authentic. This is a case of deliberate misinformation aimed at misleading the public. Treat it with the contempt it deserves. #StayVerified pic.twitter.com/xLNwfbh55y

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) February 25, 2025

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#FactCheck This claim is #False There are other female generals in the @MODVA_UPDF actually like Brig General Agnes Musoke as evidenced in this article- https://t.co/WkiTSh8WsZ #StayVerified https://t.co/lB6og5K6ok

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) February 25, 2025

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#FactCheck. The claims in this tweet are #UnVerified No credible evidence confirms First Lady Ndayishimiye personally owns Prestige. No official records, government statements, or independent reports allude to this. https://t.co/4yv7D2GNmz

— Debunk Media Initiative (@TheDebunkShow) February 25, 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.