‘Fraudulent and misleading’: why pricey herbal mix touted as a remedy for HIV falls flat
There is still no cure for the HIV. Expensive treatments advertised on social media that claim otherwise should be ignored.
Fact-checking Kenyan president Ruto’s first roundtable with journalists
A few months into his first term, William Ruto discussed his administration with the media. But did he get his facts right?
Fact-checking claims by Nigerian presidential hopefuls at the Arise TV town hall
Three presidential election contenders recently outlined their plans if elected in 2023. We took a closer look at some of their claims.
Yes, roughly 11 babies born in Kenya every four minutes. Much-shared but phantom ‘CIA’ claim gets there in the end
This stat doing the social media rounds does beat around the bush, but much like a drunk stumbling in the dark, it eventually makes it home.
#KenyaDecides2022: Fact-checking William Ruto’s manifesto ahead of presidential election
As Kenya votes on 9 August, we looked at the manifesto of William Ruto, one of four presidential candidates. How did he fare with his facts?...
#KenyaDecides2022: Fact-checking Raila Odinga’s manifesto ahead of presidential election
As Kenya votes on 9 August, we looked at the manifesto of Raila Odinga, one of four presidential candidates. How did he fare with his facts?