Author: Factjaja

In recent days, a video purportedly showing one of the engines of an A330-800neo Uganda aircraft on fire at Mumbai Airport has been circulating on social media. This video has caused considerable alarm among passengers, aviation enthusiasts, and the general public. However, it is essential to set the record straight: the video is entirely FAKE. The misleading footage, which appears to depict a dramatic engine fire, has been debunked by aviation authorities and the airline involved. A thorough review of the actual incident footage reveals no such event occurred. The airline has reiterated that safety is their top priority and…

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Ekiwandiiko kino ekyagabanyizibwa ku X (eyali Twitter) nga kiriko ekifaananyi ekigamba nti kiraga akabenje ku Lugogo Bypass mu Uganda BULIMBA.Ekifaananyi kiraga mmotoka bbiri ezigambibwa nti zeenyigidde mu kabenje. Wabula okunoonyereza nga tukozesa tekinologiya ya Google Lens reverse image search kyazudde nti ekifaananyi kino kibadde ku mutimbagano okuva mu April 2023 era nga tekikwatibwa mu Uganda. Ekifaananyi kyasoose kugabana mu Kenya, nga bwekirabibwa wano ne wano.Kyafuluzibwa mu mwezi gwa kuna nga 2023, akabenje kano kaagwa ku luguudo lwa James Gichuru ne katta obulamu bw’omuvuzi wa ddigi. Factjaja yakozesezza Google Street View okunoonya Lugogo Bypass mu Kampala ne bakizuula nti oluguudo oluli…

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Mu Uganda, okusoomoozebwa okw’emirundi ebiri okw’amawulire ag’obulimba n’okuziyiza eddembe ly’okwogera kuleeta akabi ak’amaanyi eri ebitundu ebitali binywevu. Kampeyini z’amawulire ag’obulimba tezikomye ku kukyusa ndowooza ya bantu wabula era zongedde okusika omuguwa mu bantu n’ebyobufuzi. Mu kiseera kye kimu, eddembe ly’amawulire mu Uganda likyagenda mu maaso n’okusanga ebizibu bingi omuli okuziyiza gavumenti n’okutulugunya abantu ku mikutu gya yintaneeti. Ekiwandiiko kino kigenderera okuta ekitangaala ku nsonga zino ez’amangu n’okunoonyereza ku nteekateeka ez’enjawulo, enkola z’amateeka, n’enkolagana ezigendereddwamu okulwanyisa amawulire ag’obulimba n’okukuuma eddembe ly’okwogera naddala eri abo abasinga okubeera mu bulabe. Ebyafaayo by’amawulire agatali matuufu Amawulire ag’obulimba mu Uganda galina emirandira egy’ebyafaayo egy’amaanyi, egitera…

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Wabula ng’abawuliriza abasinga tebaasobola dda kwawula wakati w’omuziki ogukolebwa kompyuta n’omuziki ogukolebwa abantu, omuze guno guvuddeko abakwatibwako endowooza ez’enjawulo ng’abawerako basaba wateekebwewo amateeka, Gabriel Buule bw’awandiika. Kumpi emyeezi esaatu emabega, omuyimbi Priscilla Zawedde amanyiddwa ennyo nga Azawi yafulumya oluyimba olupya lwe yatuumye Masavu. Oluyimba luno lwasiimibwa nnyo abalabi naddala abakozesa TikTok abaabuuse mangu ku ddoboozi. Nga wayise ennaku, ekitalowoozebwako kyakubye ekisaawe ky’okuyimba ng’oluyimba luno luzzeemu okugabibwa ku TikTok n’eddoboozi ly’omuyimbi mu Uganda eyagwa, Mozey Radio. Mu ekyo ekyalabika ng’okukolagana n’abafu, olunyiriri olusooka olw’oluyimba, lwalabika bulungi mu ddoboozi lya Radio. Kyazuuse nti oluyimba luno lwaddamu okutondebwa omukozesa wa TikTok, Eyo Shata,…

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Table of Contents The increased use of digital technologies, low media literacy levels, and the lucrative nature of disinformation, coupled with Uganda’s fractious politics and closure of civic space, have all contributed to a fertile ground for disinformation. This phenomenon is becoming increasingly influential in shaping election processes and outcomes. Political actors and supporters utilize fake news websites and cyber propaganda to market candidates and confuse voters. While digital technologies offer opportunities for greater voter engagement, they also present challenges related to misinformation, data privacy, and manipulation. Addressing these issues requires comprehensive regulatory frameworks, public awareness campaigns, and responsible use…

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Amawulire amakyamu tegalina kutabulwa na bannamawulire ab’omutindo n’okusaasaanya amawulire agesigika agatuukana n’omutindo n’empisa ez’ekikugu. Amawulire amakyamu n’ebirala ebifaananako bwe bityo si mpya wabula geeyongedde amaanyi nga bwe gafukibwako tekinologiya omupya n’okubunyisa amangu ku yintaneeti . Okunnyonnyola amawulire ag’obulimba 1.Amawulire ag’obulimba (DISINFORMATION) Amawulire ag’obulimba ge mawulire ag’obulimba, era omuntu agasaasaanya amanya nti ga bulimba mu bugenderevu, obugenderere, era busonga ku bantu okubeera nga banyiikivu mu kubuzaabuzibwa bannakatemba ababi” 2.Amawulire amakyamu (MISINFORMATION) Amawulire amakyamu gategeeza amawulire ag’obulimba oba agatali matuufu agasaasaanyizibwa, awatali kulowooza ku kigendererwa kya kulimba. Kiyinza okuva ku butategeeragana, okutaputa obubi, oba obutali butuufu, era kiyinza okusaasaanyizibwa okuyita mu mikutu…

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Despite its potential, AI poses challenges for data protection, notably in sectors such as transportation, banking, health care, retail, and e-commerce, where mass data is collected. Yet it is unclear how African governments are prepared to deal with AI-enabled data and privacy breaches. Today, at least 36 African countries have enacted data protection and privacy laws that regulate the collection and processing of personal data. Similarly, the African Union Convention on Cyber Security and Personal Data Protection (Malabo Convention) entered into force in June 2023. The laws adopted by states and the Malabo Convention stipulate various data rights for individuals.…

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If you’ve heard about doctored photos and videos that look real, you’ve probably asked yourself: “What are deepfakes?” Deepfakes are videos and pictures created using computer software that look almost indistinguishable from the real deal. Learning how to recognize deepfakes and when they might be used as a part of a scam is the first step in protecting your digital existence. Then, get a powerful online security app to help you protect your identity, block hackers, and stay online safer. How do deepfakes work? Deepfakes combine existing images, video, or audio of a person in AI-powered deep learning software that…

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Clickbait is a text or a thumbnail link that is designed to attract attention and to entice users to follow that link and read, view, or listen to the linked piece of online content, being typically deceptive, sensationalized, or otherwise misleading. Clickbait is often characterised by sensationalism, exaggeration, or misleading information. The primary goal of clickbait is to generate high click-through rates and increase traffic to a particular website or piece of content. Clickbait are shared for several reasons: Curiosity: People are naturally curious, and clickbait often plays on this aspect by promising information or content that sparks curiosity. Entertainment:…

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