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Tunachokijua Claim A Social media post claims that former Parliament Director of Communications and Public Affairs Chris Obore threatened to commit suicide from Luzira Prison after the Inspector General of Government (IGG) ordered his interdiction. The post further alleges that Obore said the disputed Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds belonged to former Speaker Anita Annet Among and that he was being selectively prosecuted while she remained free. What We Know The claim is false and is not supported by credible evidence. Jamiicheck Found the following; It is true that: • Chris Obore and several other senior Parliament officials are facing charges of embezzlement, causing financial loss and money laundering over the alleged...
Tunachokijua Claim A Circulating post by Mawejje Media (Mawejje TV) claims that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba questioned why Mulago National Referral Hospital, a government facility, charges parking fees, allegedly citing rates of UGX 1,000 for bicycles, UGX 3,000 for motorcycles, and UGX 10,000 for vehicles. The post attributes the statement to the CDF What We Know •Our review found no evidence that Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba made the statement. -The quote appears only on Mawejje TV Facebook & Tiktok posts published on 31 July 2026. -There is no corresponding post on Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba's verified social media accounts, including his official X account @mkeinerugaba •No official statement, speech, press release, or interview...
Tunachokijua (What we know). On Saturday, July 25, 2026, Uganda held its inaugural National Cleaning Day, a civic initiative aimed at promoting public health, sanitation, and environmental responsibility. The programme was announced by Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja following Cabinet approval in August 2025, and it was championed by President Yoweri Museveni, who emphasized the importance of collective action in keeping Uganda clean. The official launch was presided over by Vice President Jessica Alupo, representing the President at the national event. The exercise, conducted under the theme “A Clean Uganda is Everybody’s Responsibility,” took place from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Claim: A post circulating on social media, shared by...
Image 1: Digitally altered Image 2: Real incident Tunachokijua Claim A viral social media post by @goodhe4rted claims Rwandan President Paul Kagame is coaching Uganda's Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba to "show no mercy," continue abducting and eliminating opponents of him or President Museveni, and eventually place Uganda under Rwandan control once Muhoozi becomes president. The post uses an imagery video to support the allegation👇 What we know •Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba met Rwandan President Paul Kagame in Kigali on July 25–26, 2026. Public statements from both sides indicate the meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, regional peace, security and stability. The visit also included public activities such as a basketball...
Claim An X post by @kampalaJournal claims that Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) Commissioner Chrispin Kaheru fraudulently acquired a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser V8 and gifted it to one of his concubines, citing a supposed report by Parliament's Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) Chaired by Hon: Muwanda Nkunyinji. What we know •The Uganda Human Rights Commission Official X account has publicly denied the claim, stating that no COSASE report contains such findings. The Commission said the allegation is false and noted that the Auditor General's 2025 report instead highlighted the need to replace UHRC's aging vehicle fleet. • When Jamiicheck analysed the matter further, we found that...
False video Tunachokijua(what we know): Uganda’s Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara and State Minister Justine Nameere Nsubuga found themselves literally bogged down in the very problem they set out to inspect. On July 20, 2026, their convoy became stranded on the slippery slopes of Wanale Hill in Mbale while examining a road alleged to have been poorly constructed. What was meant to be a routine accountability exercise quickly turned into a muddy ordeal, with officials forced to proceed on foot amid heavy rain. Claim: “A screenshot and video circulating on social media show the State Minister for Local Government, Hon. Justine Nameere, slipping and falling on a muddy road during an inspection in Mbale District.”...
Tunachokijua(What we Know). A serious road accident occurred on Thursday evening, July 16, 2026, involving children from King David Junior School in Ndejje, Uganda involving a school bus which crashed at around 8:00PM in Kapchorwa District claiming 24 lives mainly pupils and leaving many injured. Claim: A viral screenshot originating from X(formally twitter) and video of a grieving man are circulating online, with captions alleging that he lost four children in a tragic school bus accident. Some posts further claim that he himself also died shortly after the incident. Findings: JamiiCheck, through the use of Google Lens and verification tools, found out that the viral screenshot and video of a grieving man have been...
Tunachokijua Claim: Social media Posts claim that Katete Bridge in Mbarara City was built or renovated at a cost of UGX 5.2Billion , yet remains in a poor state. The posts, accompanied by images of the bridge, further imply that Mbarara City Mayor Robert Mugabe Kakyebezi is responsible for the alleged misuse of the funds and suggest that Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara and State Minister Justin Namere are moving to have him arrested over the project. What we know • The claim emerged amid the ongoing anti-corruption inspections by the Ministry of Local Government in Uganda, where Minister Balaam Barugahara and State Minister Justin Namere are inspecting public infrastructure projects over alleged misuse of government funds...
Tunachokijua Claim A viral TikTok video posted by Comedian HON DR T-Amale claims that the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and another Organization - TCCU have shut down the TikTok account of National Unity Platform (NUP) President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) for allegedly spreading hate speech. The video also claims that other NUP-affiliated accounts, including @HalfLondon, would also be closed at 6:00AM today , the 17th of July citing the same reason. What we know •A review of Bobi Wine's Official Tiktok account shows that it remains active and publicly accessible, with over 3.4 million followers. There is no indication that the account has been suspended or closed. •The claim also names @HalfLondon, a prominent...
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