Author: Factjaja
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…
Ekiwandiiko kino ku X (eyali Twitter) nga kiriko akatambi akagambibwa nti kalaga ssaabalabirizi w’ekkanisa ya Uganda Kaziimba Mugalu ng’agaanibwa okuyingira ekkanisa oluvannyuma lw’ebigambo bye yayogera mu palamenti mu March 2025 BULIMBA. “Oluvannyuma lw’okwogera kwe mu palamenti ennaku ntono emabega, Omulabirizi Kaziimba Mugalu abaayo bamugaanyi okuyingira ekkanisa.” ekiwandiiko bwe kisoma. ku Mukutu gwa Kampala Post Akatambi kano kaateekebwa nga 7 March 2025, nga wayise ennaku bbiri nga ssaabalabirizi akulembeddemu okusaba kw’Abanglican ku Ash Wednesday mu palamenti. Ebigambo bya Mugalu yeetoolodde ebigenda mu maaso mu ggwanga, omuli kampeyini z’ebyobufuzi ez’okulonda okw’okuddamu okutegekeddwa mu Kawempe North Constituency nga 13 March 2025 n’obukambwe obw’ebyokwerinda.…
Seven suspects have been arrested for selling unauthorized medicines at open-air markets in Bukhaweka, Butilu (Namisindwa District), and Arapai (Soroti City). The operation, led by the National Drug Authority (NDA) with security support, targeted individuals openly selling human and veterinary drugs under unsafe conditions, including exposure to the sun. Among those arrested are Jamada Kisubi, Ali Matovu, Emmanuel Onyunyu (a medical lab assistant), and Clemensia Mutawa. Authorities seized eleven boxes of assorted medicines, including ARVs, antimalarials, HIV testing kits, veterinary drugs, and unregistered herbal products. The suspects are held at Mbale and Soroti police stations, with their files forwarded for…
As of 20 February 2025, a total of nine confirmed cases of Sudan virus disease, including one death have been reported from Uganda, since the outbreak was declared on 30 January 2025. Eight cases received care at treatment centres in the capital Kampala and in Mbale and were discharged on 18 February after two negative tests 72 hours apart. As of 20 February 2025, 58 contacts that have been identified are still under follow up in designated quarantine facilities located in Jinja, Kampala,and Mbale. Sudan virus disease belongs to the same family as Ebola virus disease. It is caused by…
The team at Factjaja conducted an in depth investigation using various sources and tools to verify the authenticity of a photo that indicates Paul Kagame in Military Attire with name budge M23. The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) severed diplomatic relations with Rwanda on January 26, 2025, amid escalating violence surrounding the eastern city of Goma, where the M23 rebel group, allegedly backed by Rwanda, has made significant territorial gains. This decision follows intense fighting that has resulted in the deaths of at UN peacekeepers and displaced thousands of civilians.https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/26/africa/congo-severs-ties-rwanda-rebels-goma-intl/index.html The team compared the suspicious photo with verified, authentic…
This video on TikTok purportedly announcing the death of Frank Tumwebaze, the Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries is FALSE. While the video has no details of when or where the minister purportedly died, his image in the video is labelled ‘RIP (Rest in Peace)’. Contrary to claims, Minister Frank Tumwebaze is alive. Fifteen days after rumors of his death circulated, he officiated at the African Union Extraordinary summit, which began on 9 January 2025 in Kampala. The event was broadcast live by the National Broadcaster, UBC TV. Several other media outlets also covered the summit and reported on the minister’s…
Throughout the festive season, numerous messages have circulated on WhatsApp claiming that UNICEF is offering grants. After thorough investigation over the past year, we have traced these messages to fraudulent sources. Reliable contacts with UNICEF have confirmed that there are no legitimate grant offers currently available.We urge the public to remain vigilant and skeptical of such claims, as they are part of an ongoing scam targeting unsuspecting individuals. Posts often feature fake promotions, urging users to share personal information or make payments in exchange for promised funds. Factjaja is committed to combating fraud and misinformation on social media, ensuring that…
