A viral social media claim alleges that a government project in Uganda involved a $350,000 bridge, misrepresenting both the cost and nature of the project. Videos circulating across various online platforms show State Minister for Local Government Hon. Justine Nameere inspecting government projects and appearing…
Following the passing of Edith Katende Mufumbiro, the wife of Alex Waiswa Mufumbiro, Deputy Spokesperson of the opposition National Unity…
The video making rounds on social media, claiming to be footage from Luzira Murchison Bay prison,Uganda is misleading. The Factjaja…
A message widely circulating on WhatsApp claims that new communication regulations have come into force, alleging that all phone calls,…
If young people today are asked who Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba is, the first thing that comes to mind is not…
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As of 20 February 2025, a total of nine confirmed cases of…
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…
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Offer editorial support and
training on fact-checking to Uganda’s journalists, bloggers, and content creators.
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Debunked Videos
Images circulating on social media claim that schools in Uganda will reopen…
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A recent report by the UK and US-based Center for Countering Digital…
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Images circulating on social media claim that schools in Uganda will reopen…
