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Fact-Checking & Information Verification In Uganda
A message widely circulating on WhatsApp claims that new communication regulations have come into force, alleging that all phone calls, WhatsApp messages, social media…
Provide a platform for Ugandan’s fact-checkers to publish articles/reports on various thematic issues within Uganda.
Offer editorial support and
training on fact-checking to Uganda’s journalists, bloggers, and content creators.
Enhance the quality and health (fact-based) of information shared online in Uganda.
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