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Tunachokijua A document circulating on social media and WhatsApp groups purports to be an “Instrument of Appointment of RDCs” issued by the Republic of Uganda. The document carries the Ugandan Coat of Arms and lists names of individuals alongside positions and districts, creating the impression that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed or reshuffled Resident District Commissioners (RDCs). CLAIM A document circulating online claims to be an official “Instrument of Appointment of RDCs”, listing individuals purportedly appointed as Resident District Commissioners in different districts across Uganda. The document cites Articles 99 and 203 of the 1995 Constitution and bears the heading “The Republic of Uganda”, making it appear...

Tunachokijua A picture circulating on X appears to show President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seated alone on a raised platform, surrounded by red furniture and a red carpet, looking lonely and sad. The image was posted by an X account operating under the handle @sserumagaelly, with the caption: “Power is lonely… and the chairs are red.” CLAIM A post on X by @sserumagaelly shares a picture appearing to show President Museveni sitting alone on a raised platform in what appears to be a formal setting. The caption, “Power is lonely… and the chairs are red,” suggests that the image captures the President in a moment of isolation and loneliness. An analysis using AI-detection software found a 96% probability that the image was generated...

Tunachokijua A video circulating on X appears to show a Ugandan Police officer directly spraying a chemical substance into the face of a civilian wearing a National Unity Platform (NUP) shirt, causing the man and several other people to collapse. The video was posted by an X account operating under the handle @BuwemboHabib, with the caption: “Police harassment in Uganda must come to an end. Every Ugandan deserves dignity, safety, justice, and the freedom to express themselves without intimidation.” CLAIM A video posted on X by @BuwemboHabib claims to show a Ugandan Police officer spraying a chemical substance directly into the face of a civilian wearing an NUP shirt, causing him and several other people to collapse. The post uses...

A video circulating on social media allegedly shows Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma apologising to Senator Edwin Sifuna, claiming that Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga lied to him That video is fake and appears to have been generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence.

Viral posts and images circulating on social media claim that the United Nations (UN), UN election observers and observers from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have confirmed that an opposition presidential candidate won Zambia's general election held on 13 August 2026. The claim that the United Nations confirmed the victory of an opposition presidential candidate in Zambia is false. The UN in Zambia has warned about false and misleading information circulating on social media claiming that UN observers congratulated a presidential candidate following the 13 August 2026 elections. The UN clarified that it does not have an electoral observation mandate in Zambia and did not deploy election observers for the 13 August...

A viral graphic circulating on social media claims President William Ruto said Kenya needs a new Constitution that would not require the government to consult the people. The quote, presented alongside Ruto’s image, reads: “We need a new Constitution that does not require us to consult the people.” However, the statement has been taken out of context.

Kumekuwa na chapisho linalosambazwa katika mitandao ya kijamii, hususan Facebook na Instagram, likiwa na nukuu inayodaiwa kutolewa na Rais wa Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Nukuu hiyo inasema kuwa “Nililenga kutogombea tena ifikapo mwaka 2031, lakini hadi sasa sioni mtu anayeweza kuendeleza maono yangu.” Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Chapisho hilo limechapishwa kupitia hapa, hapa, hapa, hapa

A purported press release claiming that former President Uhuru Kenyatta rejected repeated requests to meet former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been dismissed as fake by Uhuru’s spokesperson, Kanze Dena Mararo. The statement goes further, portraying Gachagua as having a pattern of antagonising political partners, humiliating allies and prioritising personal political dominance over collective progress.

This statement is false. The quote attributed to Kenyan President William Ruto is fabricated and satirical.

While it mimics real political friction within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo did not make these specific statements.

Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro did not issue this quote. The digital graphic has been fabricated to mislead the public following the traditional engagement ceremony (Koito) of President William Ruto's daughter, Charlene Ruto, on August 8, 2026.

This image features a fabricated or satirical news graphic featuring Charlene Ruto with a fake sensational quote regarding Ndindi Nyoro, which is a digitally manipulated and unverified claim.

Tunachokijua (What We Know) In the recent results Makerere University was placed 23rd in Africa and 639th among global universities in the US News & World Report Best Global Universities Rankings 2026–2027, released on 23 June 2026. Makerere's overall global score stood at 44.9%. This result pushed the university out of Africa's top 20 for the first time in this ranking — University of Cape Town topped Africa (1st, 122nd globally), followed by Cairo University, University of Witwatersrand, University of Ibadan, and Mansoura University. The Claim The Facebook post (Mawejje TV) attributes a direct quote to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba stating that Makerere, once "top 5" in Africa has fallen so far that it's "not even in the best 50...

Tunachokijua (What We Know) Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces and son of President Museveni. Dr. Kizza Besigye, a four-time Ugandan presidential candidate, was abducted in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 16, 2024, while attending a book launch hosted by Kenyan politician Martha Karua. He was secretly transferred to Uganda and resurfaced on November 20, 2024, when he was arraigned before a military court in Kampala on charges including illegal possession of firearms; those charges were later upgraded to treason. His abduction sparked accusations of covert cooperation between Kenyan and Ugandan security services The Claim: A social media post (accompanied by a YouTube thumbnail-style graphic) claims Gen. Muhoozi...

The National Police Service (NPS) has officially flagged and dismissed as fake a viral document circulating on social media that claimed to list new appointments and transfers for more than 30 Officers Commanding Stations (OCSs) across Nairobi.

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Tunachokijua A post circulating on TikTok from an account operating under the handle “MED BARBER” claims that opposition leader Kizza Besigye has died. Click here to see post. The post contains a screenshot showing Besigye being placed into an ambulance after he collapsed during a court proceeding, alongside several pictures of him with the words: “RIP We shall remember you as our best freedom fighter.” There has been no official communication from his family, legal team, prison authorities, or any recognised institution confirming his death. CLAIM A TikTok post by an account under the handle “MED BARBER” claims that Dr. Kizza Besigye has passed away. The post uses images of Besigye, including a screenshot showing him being taken...