Despite being much-anticipated, Kenya’s presidential frontrunners kept the country guessing whether they would pitch for a debate broadcast live . We examined 3 claims by the main candidate who did. Researched by Alphonce Shiundu
The hardest part of fact-checking is finding sources of reliable data. Search below for links to data sources we have used in our research.
In South Africa, fake news websites are mushrooming. How do you recognise a fake news story and what can you do to stop these websites? Anim van Wyk provides some tips.
🇰🇪 We checked 3 claims by #Kenya’s main opposition candidate on inflation, unemployment & minimum wage. https://t.co/RFFjPdx… #electionke10:40, Friday 28 Jul
🤓 Calling all journalism students! You can now enter the African Fact-Checking Awards in our new student category… https://t.co/o8RxKi9…09:20, Friday 28 Jul
The African Fact-Checking Awards, now in their 4th edition, are the only awards on the continent set up to honour the best, non-partisan fact-checking journalism by working and student journalists on the continent.
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