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Tunachokijua(what we know): Uganda's Tooro Kingdom has been in a period of intense upheaval following the death of Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died in the United States on August 27, 2026, at age 34, after reigning for more than three decades since ascending the throne at age three in 1995. He was buried at the Karambi Royal Tombs on September 12, 2026. His death triggered a contested succession battle between the Babiito clan elders, who have moved to install Prince Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma as king. Karuzika is a real, physical royal residence located on Karuzika Hill in Fort Portal, serving as the official seat of the Tooro monarch, with the original structure built in the early 20th century and later...

Tunachokijua(What we Know): Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga, popularly known as "Mugati gwa Bata," is a Ugandan politician and former Kawempe South Member of Parliament. He is a lawyer by training and previously served as Mayor of Kawempe Division from 2011 to 2016. In July 2025 he was sworn in as leader of the Common Man's Party (CMP), a rebrand of the dormant Uganda Economic Party, and has since declared his intention to run for president in the 2026 Uganda general election, positioning himself as a challenger to President Yoweri Museveni. The CMP's symbol is a silver serving tray, chosen to represent the idea that "every Ugandan should have a share of the national cake." This is the origin of the tray-of-rice imagery associated with him...

Tunachokijua Claim A Facebook post claims that President Yoweri Museveni suffered a heart attack, collapsed while giving a speech and was rushed to hospital, where doctors reportedly said he had a serious condition with little chance of recovery. The post is accompanied by an image purporting to show First Lady Janet Museveni and CDF Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba attending to a bedridden Museveni. What we know •Museveni’s last verified public physical appearance was on September 17, 2026, when he presided over the groundbreaking of the 320-million-litre Kampala Storage Terminal in Mpigi District. At the event, Museveni delivered the speech referenced in the Facebook post(last speech), discussing Uganda’s petroleum imports, fuel prices...

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Tunachokijua Claim A picture Circulating on social media shows Kampala’s downtown area heavily flooded after the heavy downpour on September 17, with people appearing to sail through the city in boats. What we know •Kampala experienced heavy rainfall on September 17, which caused flooding in several parts of the city, including areas around the downtown business district. read here. •We traced the photo used in the viral post to its original source using Google reverse Image search and the Visual Matches found that it was extracted from an authentic Video by Galaxy FM that shows the real footage of the flooding in Kampala on September 17. Watch here. Original Image from the Galaxy FM Video. Altered Image •The image was...

New documents have confirmed that Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was never a student at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and did not earn a degree from the institution in 2008. THE FACTS: Official Letter: In a letter dated September 14, 2026 (Ref: JKU/2/66/049), JKUAT Registrar of Academic Affairs, Dr. Aggrey Wanyama, confirmed to the Consumers Federation of Kenya (COFEK) that Barasa's name does not appear in the university's student or alumni records. No Graduation: The university confirmed it did not hold any graduation ceremony in May 2008—the date indicated on the certificate Barasa allegedly presented. "NOT GENUINE": JKUAT's verdict on the Bachelor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering certificate is...

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Tunachokijua Claim A post on Facebook platform - "Ugandans at heart" claims that the late Tooro King Oyo had brain cancer, was allowed to use his phone constantly while in a US hospital, and questions whether his frequent phone calls worsened his cancer. What we know It is true that King Oyo remained in regular communication with people in Tooro while receiving treatment in the US. The kingdom said he communicated with the Prime Minister, palace officials, security personnel and his Principal Private Secretary. Read more. It is also true that his condition had improved while receiving treatment in Dallas, and he remained coherent, ate well and continued carrying out some kingdom responsibilities. However, the claim that he had...

Tunachokijua(What We know): A video circulating on X posted by the account "Typical African," @Joe__Bassey shows a man in a yellow shirt, khaki hat, and face mask handing out items to people sleeping on the street at night in Kampala. On-screen text reads "President Museveni visited street kids in Kampala city at 2:00am." Claim: The X caption claims Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni personally visited street children at 2am and gave them bread, adding a critical comment that he should instead help get them off the streets. Findings: Using Google Lens search, the clip indicates the man in the video is not the president but a content creator/impersonator associated with the handle @sammieandshawa, known for satirical or theatrical...

Tunachokijua Claim A video Circulating on X claims to show armed bodyguards of NRM boss Eric Mugabi beating and shooting businessman Hussein Tenywa at Muzuri Guest House in Kamuli, Uganda. Watch: Content warning: The following video contains scenes of violence that some viewers may find disturbing. What we found JamiiCheck traced the video through Google reverse image search and cross-checking with multiple sources and found that; •The video was recorded in Xinavane, Manhiça District, Maputo Province, Mozambique, not Kamuli, Uganda. •The incident occurred on 18 July 2026 during a police operation involving Narciso Castigo Sambo, also known as “Macovo.” •Amnesty International confirmed that the video shows a plain-clothed...

Tunachokijua Claim A trending Tiktok video claims that Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II of Buganda visited Tooro Kingdom to mourn the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Video: What we know •By the time JamiiCheck intervened, the video had attracted more than 9000 likes and over 115 reposts and comments, with some users believing it was recent. •JamiiCheck found that the video is old and has been reused to create a false impression that it shows a recent event. •The original video was posted by the Buganda Media Center and other media outlets on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, when Kabaka met with Senior Roof chiefs of Buganda. Original video: •The event took place at Lubiri Palace in Mengo, where Kabaka Ronald Muwenda...

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Tunachokijua Claim An X account posted a statement saying it was declining the Tooro throne, claiming that the late King Oyo's wishes must be respected. The post was presented as a statement from the newly announced King, Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi. What we know •JamiiCheck found that the account changed its username shortly after Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi was announced as the next Omukama of Tooro on 9 September 2026. •The account was created in 2020 and, before the username change, posted and interacted with content covering humour, misinformation, commentary, and other social issues. Its previous content and activity do not correspond with the public profile of Prince Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi. •The known account...

Tunachokijua(What we know). Bobi wine fled Uganda in the aftermath of the January 15 Presidential elections, saying he was escaping a military manhunt following the disputed election. Since then he has been in exile in the United States, from where he seeks international support and continues his opposition to President Museveni. He claimed his Reason for leaving was the fear for his life and his family and an active military search for him after refusing to accept the election result. claim: Social media users have been sharing and discussing this image (and an associated "trending video") as if it depicts a real, candid moment of Bobi Wine relaxing at home, eating ice cream while scrolling his phone. Findings: JamiiCheck did an...

Tunachokijua Claim A viral video Circulating on social media shows Lionel Messi dribbling past several Atlanta United players before scoring a spectacular goal. The video is being presented as a moment from Inter Miami’s recent match against Atlanta United. VIDEO: What We Know •Inter Miami drew 2–2 with Atlanta United on September 6, 2026,Watch here. •Messi did not score in the match. He provided an assist that Casemiro converted into a goal in the 32 Minute another goal was later scored by Luis Suárez. •On top of reviewing the game and its key highlights, Jamiicheck subjected key frames from the viral video to an AI-detection tool (Hive moderation) The tool rated the submitted frame 93.7% likely to be AI-generated, with 0%...

There has been a video circulating on social media claiming that President Vladimir Putin of Russia has congratulated Ibrahim Traore for completely cutting ties with France yesterday,,, Putin has said that France will automatically collapse if five more West African countries decide to cut ties Putin has added that French citizens should be ready to go to Africa in the future to seek jobs and quality living standards." What is the authenticity behind that post circulating on social media?