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StateHouse_False

Kenya Election Meta Check

Former Kenyan president Kenyatta moving out of State House amid election challenge in 2022? No, photo from 2013, when Kenyatta moved in

WhatsAppKenya_False

No, WhatsApp still fully encrypted. Ignore old hoax that the government will monitor your messages and calls

Ramaphosa_MContext

Cyril Ramaphosa

queen elizabeth

South Africa president Cyril Ramaphosa squeezed into bus enroute to queen Elizabeth’s funeral? No, image used out of context

NigeriaBank_False

Central Bank of Nigeria

Beware of scam! Nigeria’s central bank does not have an investment platform

Fake William Ruto FB account

New Kenyan president Ruto giving out cash? No, imposter Facebook account is a scam

Fake statement Uralchem Kenya

Russian company accused Kenyan government of selling donated fertiliser? No, viral press statement fake

Incorrect DFSA activated charcoal claim

No, activated charcoal won’t counteract date rape drugs – seek medical attention

Ruto+Gachagua university

Rigathi Gachagua

Viral photo does not show young president Ruto and deputy president Gachagua at university

Mr Price job scam

No, these Mr Price and Sportscene job application forms aren’t real – they’re just another scam

Martha Koome scam account

Beware Facebook account impersonating Kenya’s chief justice Martha Koome

Fake Museveni Tweet

Yoweri Museveni

No, Ugandan president Museveni didn’t tweet announcement of his brother’s death

MTN Uganda False

No, MTN promotion asking you to send money for free airtime or car is bogus