Author: Factjaja

A TikTok video has been widely shared, claiming that former U.S. President Donald Trump advised Ugandans to reject an apology from President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady. However, this claim is false and based on a manipulated video. A reverse image search of frames from the video shows that the original footage was taken from a separate event. In the authentic clip, Trump is seen addressing an attempted assassination he survived while campaigning ahead of the July 2024 U.S. presidential election. This speech took place during the Republican National Convention, and had no connection to Ugandan affairs. To determine…

n an effort to bring health information closer to the community, Factjaja has partnered with Dr. Magezi Festo, an epidemiologist, to tackle community health misinformation in both Runyoro-Rutooro and English. The program will air on Life FM 93.8 Fort Portal, targeting the Rwenzori region and beyond, every Monday and Tuesday from 8:18 to 8:25 AM. This program will also stream on Spotify, offering more people access to reliable and culturally relevant health information. It is part of Factjaja’s ongoing mission to flag and debunk long-standing cultural myths and perceptions surrounding public health. Dr. Festo will address critical topics such as…

News Circulating on Social media like this X indicating that a Van registration number (UBM 672G) Toyota Hiace to ahve killed 6 passangers is Misinformation. What Actually Happened:According to a statement released by the Uganda Police, only one person was confirmed dead and six others injured following the fatal crash, which occurred at approximately 5:45 PM at Lwafumu Forest along the Bunjako–Buwama road in Mpigi District.Police reports indicate that the crash was caused by a speeding and reckless driver who was carrying passengers in an unsafe manner. The vehicle overturned after the driver lost control, hit a pavement, and then…

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…