Author: Factjaja
A piece of New Vision Page image circulating widely on social media, claiming that “Bobi Wine Kyagulanyi plans to lose the election” and intends to scrap the Parish Development Model (PDM), has been confirmed as fake. The manipulated image mimics the the The New Vision, that shows the original layout was altered. The authentic version of that edition featured an article titled “UGANDA POLICE FORCE DEATH ANNOUNCEMENT”, which included a photograph of the late AIGP Katarambi Charles. In the fake version, this original content was scrapped and replaced with a fabricated political story targeting opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine).…
As President Museveni and other candidates have been officially nominated, Uganda’s 2026 presidential race is now underway. The incumbent, Yoweri Tibuhaburwa Kaguta Museveni, who has led the country since 1986, is seeking a seventh term. He faces seven challengers: Nandala Mafabi James Nathan (Forum for Democratic Change), Mugisha Gregory Muntu Oyera (Alliance for National Transformation), Mabirizi Joseph (Conservative Party), Kasibante Robert (National Peasant Party), Mubarak Munyagwa Sserunga (Common Man’s Party), Bulira Frank Kabinga (Revolutionary People’s Party), and Kyagulanyi Robert Ssentamu (National Unity Platform). Uganda has never experienced a peaceful transfer of power. The country emerged from decades of violence in…
A video circulating online claims that President Yoweri Museveni said he will support Kyagulanyi Sentamu, the National Unity Platform president, in the next election. Factjaja’s investigation confirms that this video is fake. The clip, which has been widely shared on TikTok and WhatsApp, even appeared on the X . Its spread has raised concerns as Uganda moves closer to the general elections, a period when misleading content is likely to surge. Factjaja carefully examined key frames of the video and found that the images had been manipulated. The material was taken from President Museveni’s official trip to Cairo on August…
Africa has undergone rapid digital transformation, with internet access expanding alongside the introduction of cybersecurity frameworks, data protection laws, and even new artificial intelligence guidelines. Technology has undoubtedly helped address social, economic, and political challenges. However, it has also fueled disinformation, hate speech, and the growing polarization of democracy. These risks have sparked urgent debate over the accountability of tech companies and the far-reaching consequences of their platforms on civic life and governance. The link between technology and democracy is especially complex. Digital tools have boosted civic participation by making leaders more accessible and giving citizens low-cost ways to speak…
By Adolph Muhumuza As Uganda prepares for another election, the air is heavy not only with campaign slogans but also with stories carefully crafted to touch the hearts of voters. Behind the grand rallies and glossy posters lies a quieter but powerful playbook. For decades, politicians have mastered the art of humanizing their struggles, magnifying their pain, and dramatizing their loyalty to the people. These emotional performances are designed to collapse the distance between leaders and citizens, transforming politicians from untouchable elites into fellow victims, survivors, and supposed guardians of the nation. Across villages and towns, familiar scenes unfold. A…
For many years, some people have believed that swallowing a raw chicken egg can help with cough or chest pain. While eggs are indeed a good source of protein and contain nutrients such as Vitamin D that can support the immune system when properly cooked, there is no medical evidence to show that swallowing raw eggs treats coughs or chest pain. In fact, according to the World Health Organization Food Safety data, eating raw eggs can be dangerous because they may carry Salmonella enteritidis, a bacterium that causes serious foodborne illness. Children, pregnant women, and people with weaker immune systems…
A recent report by the UK and US-based Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) has revealed a troubling trend: verified social media accounts—those marked with the once-trusted blue checkmark—are now among the biggest spreaders of misinformation. The CCDH found that 88% of misleading posts on X (formerly Twitter), 73% on YouTube, and 64% on Meta platforms came from verified users. This revelation undercuts the long-standing assumption that verified accounts are inherently trustworthy or accountable. Originally introduced to distinguish genuine profiles of public figures, experts, or institutions, verification badges have shifted in meaning—especially on platforms like X, where verification is now…
The text on the headline of the newspaper’s Sunday July 27, 2025 headline has been changed from ‘NRM’s Grand Plan for Kampala in tight Fix” to “25 Years of Fake Opposition” An image of the front page of the Sunday Monitor newspaper shared on Facebook with a cover story claiming that 25 years of Fake opposition is FALSE. A doctored front page falsely attributed to the Sunday Monitor has been widely circulated on social media, with hundreds of shares on Facebook alone—potentially amplifying the spread of misleading content. To verify its authenticity, FactJaja conducted a fact-check using the official Facebook accounts and websites of…
Tiktok viral videos claim that Rwandan President Paul Kagame has died are Ai generated. These claims are accompanied by alleged “interviews” and manipulated images showing Kagame’s in Casket and other chanting claiming that sources from Kenya, DR.Congo Tanzania and Burundi. an Ai generated video of a woman can be seen interviewing” We woken up on a sadest news that our beloved president paul Kagame has Died in German” Factjaja analysed it using platform.sensity.ai a forensic tool for detecting AI-generated media. The results showed 96.6% probability that the video had been manipulated using artificial intelligence. In addition, a lip-sync detection analysis revealed a 95.8%…
Several online bloggers and social media posts claim that the United States has already imposed a travel ban on Uganda due to immigration is misleading. According to the article published on reuters, June 16, 2025 Trump administration weighs adding 36 countries to travel ban, memo says Uganda is among 36 countries listed in a recent memo from the U.S. State Department, which outlines nations at risk of facing travel restrictions if they fail to meet specific immigration and visa issuance requirements within a 60-day period. The memo, signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, highlights concerns about: While Uganda…
