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FAKE: James Orengo Has Not Resigned as Siaya Governor

The letter, circulating widely on social media, purports to show Siaya Governor James Orengo tendering his resignation, allegedly due to personal health challenges. The...

FALSE: Image of boy with a nail on his skull is not in Eldoret

The image was posted by Geoffrey Mosiria on his X and Instagram account on 27th, March 2024.  This X  post with an image purportedly of...

FAKE: This image of Farmers holding Sweet Potato Shaking hands is AI-generated

This Image of two sweet potatoes shaking hands circulated on social media is FAKE. The attached photo shows four ladies inside a sweet potato farm...

FAKE: Diamond Platinumz did not apologize over Furaha City Festival circus

A letter circulating on social media claiming that Nasib Juma, popularly known as Diamond Platinumz, apologized to Kenyans over failure to perform at the...

ALTERED: People Daily newspaper did not report that Rigathi Gachagua resigned 

This People Daily front page shared on X (formerly Twitter) claiming that the immediate former Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua tendered his resignation is...

FAKE: This news alert that Father Charles Kinyua has been summoned by the DCI is fabricated

Tuko and the DCI have termed the graphic fake.  A graphic with Tuko.co.ke branding on X purporting that Father Charles Kinyua has been summoned by...

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Why Media Must Track Climate Funds and Community Impact

Journalists have been challenged to move beyond reporting from conference rooms, and instead go into communities to tell...

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