Author: Factjaja

Following the tragic and sudden death of Uganda Businessman Rajiv Ruparelia along Kampala-Entebbe Express Highway, false information has been widely shared online by several social media users claiming for a massive Crack on the fly over bridge. Factjaj Fact Checking Team has investigated the origin of the circulating image and found that the claim is misleading. Using Google Reverse Image Search, we traced the viral photos to a completely different location—the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway in Nigeria. These images were originally published by Nigerian media outlets Check here and other online users criticising the condition of infrastructure in parts of Nigeria. To…

These images on X (formerly Twitter) claiming to show a couple sharing an intimate moment, with one wearing a red beret similar to that of the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party, are ALTERED. The images are captioned by an account in the name of @Kakuru Adams Rubagyemura. Mpozi@HEBobiwine and his party@NUP_Ug was asking for Homosexual accountability? Magere is the home of Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, who leads the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party. He is often seen wearing the party’s signature red beret, a symbol widely embraced by NUP members and supporters. Bobi Wine has, in the…

The article on Cover Page of Sunday Monitor indicating that National Unity Platform President Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu saying that” 2026 GEN M7 WILL WIN AND I WILL BE THE SECOND” is altered. Factjaja conducted a forensic analysis using Google Reverse Image Search, font comparison, and archival tools. We found that the original cover page was published by the Sunday Monitor on September 28, 2024, and bore the headline: “I WILL STAND AGAIN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2026” The genuine article features an interview with Bobi Wine reaffirming his intention to contest in the upcoming elections. Nowhere in the article or cover…

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged in Uganda, the rise of visa extortion rackets disguised as travel assistance. Many travelers, especially first-time applicants, have fallen prey to unscrupulous travel agents who promise guaranteed visas in exchange for hefty payments. These manipulative tactics exploit people’s lack of access to accurate information and their desperation to travel abroad for work, education, or tourism. The Scam: What’s Happening? Unscrupulous agents claim to have “inside connections” at embassies or promise visa approvals with no questions asked. They often: This false promise of “luck” or “shortcuts” has led to thousands of Ugandans losing…

As we approach the 2026 General Election, social media is being weaponised to spread tribal hatred, political propaganda, and ethnic disinformation. At Factjaja, we are committed to promoting truth, unity, and responsible digital engagement. We call on all Ugandans to verify before you share, reject hate, and put country before clicks. Let’s use our voices to inform, not inflame. Download an infograph for understanding Electoral Disinformation.https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/electoral-disinformation-tactics-in-east-africa-pdf-35a3/269958670

Images circulating on social media platforms, including X, Facebook, TikTok, and WhatsApp, falsely claim that a Uganda Airlines RJ900 aircraft crashed. These images are AI-generated and do not depict a real event. The false claims emerged after Uganda’s President, Yoweri Museveni, traveled to South Sudan using the Uganda Airlines RJ900 amid rising tensions between President Salva Kiir and Vice President Riek Machar. President Museveni arrived in Juba Capital-South Sudan on Thursday for high-level discussions, following recent clashes and the detention of the vice president, which have sparked regional concerns about a possible return to civil war. We urge the public…

Ebigambibwa mikutu gya yintaneeti nti gavumenti ya Bungereza eyimirizza ennyonyi za Uganda Airlines okuva e Entebbe okudda e Gatwick bya bulimba. Gye buvuddeko kkampuni y’ennyonyi eya Uganda Airlines yalangirira okutandika ennyonyi egenda butereevu wakati wa Entebbe ne London Gatwick, okutandika nga May 18, 2025, nga ekola emirundi ena mu wiiki n’ennyonyi yaayo eya Airbus A330-800neo. Ekiwandiiko ekifulumye mu ngeri ey’obulimba kigamba nti minisita wa Bungereza ow’ensonga z’ebweru David Lammy nga alagira ennyonyi eno okuyimiriza olw’okutwoboola eddembe ly’obuntu. Wabula kkampuni y’ennyonyi eya Uganda Airlines egobye ebyogerwako, n’ekakasa nti olukusa lwayo olwa Foreign Carriers Permit lukyakola era nga n’enteekateeka z’okutongoza zigenda mumasso…

Social media claims that the UK government has suspended Uganda Airlines’ Entebbe–Gatwick flights are false. Uganda Airlines recently announced the launch of direct flights between Entebbe and London Gatwick, set to begin on May 18, 2025, operating four times a week with its Airbus A330-800neo. A viral post falsely claims that British Foreign Secretary David Lammy ordered the suspension of these flights due to human rights concerns. However, Uganda Airlines has dismissed the allegation, confirming that its Foreign Carriers Permit remains valid and that preparations for the launch are on track. There has been no official statement from the UK…

The practice if Infant Oral Mutilation as know as Ebinyo is a rooted traditional practice around Uganda and other parts of Africa, this myth is fuelled by long standing misinformation and inaccurate health information. What Cause Teething in Infants? Teething is caused by the natural process of a baby’s teeth emerging through the gums. It typically starts around 4–7 months of age and occurs as the primary (baby) teeth push through the gum tissue. This process can cause discomfort, swelling, and irritation in the gums Read more. https://www.healthline.com/health/teething Many communities mistakenly believe that raised areas on an infant’s gums contain…

Despite government efforts to provide life-saving interventions, resistance from the very communities they seek to protect remains a significant barrier. As Uganda prepares to roll out the highly anticipated malaria vaccine next month, the Ministry of Health faces an age-old challenge—community skepticism. Despite government efforts to provide life-saving interventions, resistance from the very communities they seek to protect remains a significant barrier. Bugisu sub-region recorded declining performance in the recent immunisation campaign, according to the Commissioner for Emergency Services, Dr John Baptist Waniaye. He attributed this trend to misinformation and disinformation based on unfounded myths within the community. One of…