The untold story was that in the months to October 2023, there were foreign outflows from the Kenyan bourse, and the shilling ...

Here are our most-read fact-checks for 2024, with tips to help you sort fact from fiction this holiday season.

IN SHORT: A fake “executive order” claimed Kenyan president William Ruto had relocated the country’s capital city from Nairobi to Nakuru. Such a move would be unmissable – it requires a change of law ...

Following the arrest and detention of Biafra separatist Simon Ekpa in Finland, a claim circulated on Facebook that the Finnish authorities did not arrest Ekpa, but took him away to protect him from ...

IN SHORT: Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga is vying for the position of chairperson of the African Union Commission. On the eve of a live debate among candidates, a digital card with an opinion ...

Ethnicity is central to political power in Kenya, and politicians operate along tribal lines during elections. Political analysts say tribal politics will define the 2027 elections. Waititu has been ...

IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims coconut water can treat colic in newborns. This claim is false; parents should seek professional medical advice instead. A video posted on Facebook claims that coconut ...

IN SHORT: Several Facebook posts claim that a herbal remedy can heal a wide range of women’s health challenges. But a medical expert says a herbal mixture cannot cure many diseases as treatments vary.

IN SHORT: This Facebook page uses the name of supermarket chain Spar to advertise non-existent jobs. But this is a scam. Do not give out personal information on social media. The Facebook page Spar SA ...

IN SHORT: A message circulating on Facebook urges Nigerians to apply for laptop grants supposedly given out by the 3 Million Technical Talent (3MTT) programme. But there is no such grant. “How to ...

IN SHORT: Governor Monday Okpebholo's gaffe while presenting the state's 2025 budget got a lot of attention. But it's not true that he arrested the reporter covering the event for broadcasting the ...

IN SHORT: This Facebook account offers Kenyans instant loans of various amounts. However, the account is run by a known scammer and the offers are bogus. The Facebook account Fast Loan offers Kenyans ...