Ruto under pressure? Verifying eight claims on Kenya’s economy and its population
In January 2024, Africa Check identified eight claims from major news publishers in Kenya. We vetted them for accuracy.
We fact-checked Kenyan president William Ruto's fervent defence of his record — did his talking points add up?
During a busy week in December 2023, Ruto made several claims about his 15 months in office. We took a closer look at them.
Kenyan president William Ruto right – nearly 60% of country’s tax revenue goes to repaying debt
Ruto said nearly two-thirds of the taxes collected were being used to pay the country's debts. Are his figures sound?
Kenyatta’s debt legacy: Reviewing two claims about Kenya’s borrowing under former president
Did Kenya's debt quadruple under Uhuru Kenyatta, and did his government borrow more than KSh4 trillion in its last term?
Kenya's public debt and revenue: How the data almost tripped up a leading African publication
An article in the Africa edition of the Conversation tackled Kenya’s revenue crisis. But it wasn’t entirely on the money.
‘Battle of Chatham’? Checking four claims by Kenyan presidential hopeful Odinga at London thinktank
We put four of Raila Odinga’s claims under the microscope.
Three claims about Kenya’s billion dollar debt to China, checked
A pan-African magazine gave eye-raising numbers about how much Nairobi owes Beijing. Not all of them added up, however.