Author: Factjaja

A Facebook post from August 16 features an image of the World Health Organization’s Director-General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, accompanied by a headline from an article published by The People’s Voice. The headline states, “WHO Orders Govts To Prepare for ‘Mega Lockdowns’ Due to ‘Deadly Monkeypox’ Strain.” This post was shared over 1,000 times within three days. A similar claim on Instagram also garnered over a thousand likes. However, the WHO has clarified that it “cannot and has not” issued any lockdown orders. As of 2024, more than 14,000 cases of mpox have been reported globally, surpassing the total cases…

We have all witnessed hate speech targeting tribes, religions, politicians, and even individuals. But how deeply does it affect you if you are the victim? Addressing hate speech in Uganda is essential, as it remains one of the most severe threats to democratic processes. Political actors often exploit hate speech through disinformation and misinformation campaigns, further dividing society and weakening democratic institutions. After working for years to combat hate speech and misinformation, I can attest that the problem is far more pervasive than most people realize. The continued spread of these toxic narratives threatens to undermine unity and transparency, making…

Disinformation and propaganda are shaping the political landscape in Uganda, causing significant polarisation. Social media has become a powerful tool for spreading false information, while sometimes i is government itself. These Challenges have deeply affected Uganda’s democratic processes, creating a divided society. By spreading false information and manipulating public opinion, these tactics have weakened trust in democratic institutions and made it harder for people to come together to solve problems. The rise of social media has only made things worse, allowing false stories, Hate Speech and tribal segregation spread quickly and widely. To protect democracy, it’s important for everyone to…

Ekifaananyi kino ekyagabibwa ku X (eyali Twitter) nga kiraga abalwanirizi b’eddembe ly’aba LGBTQI+ nga bakutte ebipande ebiwandiikiddwako obubonero bw’ekibiina kya National Unity Platform (NUP) KYAKYUSIDDWA. Mu kifaananyi kino, abagambibwa okuba bannakyewa bakutte ebipande eby’enjawulo ebiwagira eddembe lya LGBTQI+ nga biwandiikiddwako akabonero k’ekibiina ekivuganya gavumenti mu Uganda — NUP. Ng’oggyeeko ekyo, omuntu omu akutte ekipande kya Robert Kyagulanyi amanyiddwa nga Bobi Wine, pulezidenti wa NUP. Factjaja yakoze Google reverse image search ku kifaananyi kino n’alaga nti kyalongoosebwamu okussaamu ekipande kya Bobi Wine n’obubonero bwa NUP. Ekifaananyi ekyasooka kiraga abantu nga beekalakaasa wabweru w’akakiiko ka Uganda High Commission e London, nga baagala…

Video circulating of facebook https://bit.ly/4czG3cD and tiktok indicating that Fadate Capsule containing Magnatic substances is misleading and it contains Mis-information. Initially shared on Facebook in December 2023, the video has resurfaced, causing fear and panic among Ugandans. In the video, individuals breaks up a supposed red and yellow fadate capsule demonstrating which shows magnetic attracting magnetic properties of the capsule powder. Factjaja investigated the drug component, information and with verified medical experts and find-out Fedate is a brand name for ferrous sulfate, which is commonly used to treat and prevent iron deficiency anemia, this type of deficiency occurs when the…

Ekiwandiiko n’akatambi ka TikTok ekagamba nti Kabaka wa Buganda Ronald Mutebi afudde ka BULIMBA. waliwo omuntu omu kumukutu gwa tiktok agamba mu katambi ka sikonda 15 mu Luganda nti Mutebi yafudde oluvannyuma lw’okulwala omutima. Obubaka buno ono eyongerako nti abakungubazi omuli ne Nnabagereka wa Buganda baali batandise dda okukungana. Factjaja yatunuulidde ekiwandiiko kino ku TikTok ng’alangirira nti Ronald Mutebi Kabaka wa Buganda afudde n’akizuula nti BULIMBA. Nga ennaku zomwezi 1/07/2024, Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi yalabika eri obuganda n’abantu ba Uganda nga ayita Munkola ya Zoom nayogerako eri abantu era nategeeza nti agenda aterera ara nga anatera okudda alamule obuganda. Laba…

An application purporting to guide people on applying for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) financial scheme is a HOAX. latest scam involves impostors posing as representatives of USAID, deceiving individuals into believing they are eligible for substantial financial rewards. just a day after publishing similar fraud syndicate, fraudsters are changing tactics by switching organisation per organisation when they learn that there is community sensations. These fraudulent schemes are designed to extract personal information or upfront fees from their victims under the guise of processing fees or verification steps Our investigations are not so different from the previous ones…

@UNICEFUganda etangaaza nti terina kakwate na nteekateeka/emivuyo egyenjawulo egigenda mu maaso. Tukuwa amagezi obutakwatagana singa ofuna obubaka buno. Okuva ku ntandikwa y’omwaka 2024, ebiwandiiko n’ebifaananyi biyitiridde ku mikutu gya yintaneeti , nga bigamba nti UNICEF ekola enteekateeka y’ebyensimbi ng’ewaayo ssente, nga kino kyetaagisa ssente z’okwewandiisa. Omukutu ogumu bwogugoberera, Gukugussa kukibanja kya Whatsapp era enamba okuzesebwa kuno eraga evira ddala musazza lya Amerika e Westchester New York ela gukuwa obubaka obw’okwaniriza nga bugamba: Mwebale Kutuukirira kkampuni ya UNICEF PROMOTION GROUP LTD!!! ku bikwata ku mpeereza yaffe gye tuwa, Tuyinza okukubuuza ebibuuzo bitono, . Bwokiriza, Bakubuza ebibuuzo bitono nga Amannya, Ennamba y’essimu…

@UNICEFUganda clarifies that it has no link to the different on-going schemes/scams. We advise you not to engage should you receive these messages. Since the beginning of 2024, posts and screenshots have circulated on social media in Uganda, claiming that UNICEF is running a financial scheme providing money, which requires registration fees. Following the link via a facebook account that leds a US Code to Westchester New York with generates an automated welcome message: Thank you for Contacting UNICEF PROMOTION GROUP LTD!!! in regards to our services that we provide, We may ask you few questions, Upon Yes, you have…

Mu nnaku eziyise, akatambi akagambibwa nti kalaga emu ku yingini z’ennyonyi A330-800neo Uganda ng’ekwata omuliro ku kisaawe ky’ennyonyi e Mumbai kabadde kasaasaana ku mikutu gya yintaneeti. Akatambi kano kaleese okweraliikirira okw’amaanyi mu basaabaze, abaagala ennyo ennyonyi, n’abantu bonna. Wabula kyetaagisa okutereeza likodi: vidiyo yonna ya njingirire! Akatambi kano akabuzaabuza, akalabika nga kalaga omuliro gwa yingini ogw’ekitalo, abakulira ennyonyi ne kkampuni y’ennyonyi eyeenyigidde mu nsonga eno bagisambazze. Okwekenenya obulungi obutambi obw’amazima obwaliwo kiraga nti tewali kintu ng’ekyo kyaliwo. Kkampuni eno ezzeemu okutegeeza nti obukuumi bwe businga okukulembeza era n’egumya abantu nti tewaaliwo muliro gwa yingini oba embeera endala yonna ey’akabi ku…