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Claim A viral post on X by a Manchester United fan account @tweetsesko attributes a quote to Brazil national team coach Carlo Ancelotti stating that he was not familiar with midfielder Éderson before his move to Manchester United, and that the club’s decision to sign him influenced his decision to call him up to the Brazil national team. Tunachokijua: •The X post originates from a Manchester United fan account and not an official/Credible source of information •After Conducting thorough research into this post, Jamiicheck was able to note that; -There are no credible interviews, press conference records, or official statements containing the quoted remarks attributed to Ancelotti. -Searches of reputable sports reporting sources...
A graphic circulating on social media claims that U.S. President Donald Trump warned Kenyans against opposing the establishment of an Ebola isolation centre in Kenya, allegedly stating: “I have ordered the U.S. Army to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia, Kenya within one week. My administration will not hesitate to take decisive action against any Kenyan who attempts to oppose or obstruct this project.” The claim is not supported by credible evidence. Although the United States recently announced plans to establish a quarantine facility for U.S. citizens at a military base in Nanyuki, Kenya, and pledged approximately US$13.5 million (about KSh1.7 billion) to support Kenya’s Ebola preparedness efforts, there is no evidence...
Baada ya Rais wa Jamhuri ya Muungano wa Tanzania, Samia Suluhu Hassan, kufanya ziara ya takribani siku tatu nchini Urusi, kumeendelea kusambaa taarifa zinazoeleza kuwa Jeshi la Ulinzi la Wananchi wa Tanzania (JWTZ) kwa sasa linashika nafasi ya 15 au 20 barani Afrika na kwamba halipo miongoni mwa majeshi 100 bora duniani kwa mujibu wa viwango mbalimbali vya tathmini ya kijeshi. JWTZ linatajwa kuwa na uwezo thabiti wa kiulinzi na nidhamu ya hali ya juu. Aidha, jeshi hilo linajulikana kwa mchango wake katika operesheni za kulinda amani katika maeneo mbalimbali, ikiwemo Jamhuri ya Kidemokrasia ya Kongo (DRC), pamoja na uwezo wake wa kukabiliana na vitisho vya kiusalama vya ndani na vya mipakani. katika kile ambacho kipo chapisho hilo...
Claim: A Social media post circulating on X by a Ugandan @Humanrights256 alleges that Pastor Aloysius Bugingo is selling olive oil at UGX 100,000 per bottle and claiming it can cure Ebola amid Uganda's current Ebola outbreak. The Post: "UPDATE: Pr. Aloysius Bugingo has introduced olive oil that cures “Ebola” Each bottle costs “100k” at Canan Land House of prayer ministries international." By the time Jamiicheck intervened, the post had attracted over 2,688 views , 7 reposts and 28 likes. Tunachokijua •The pastor: Aloysius Bugingo is a prominent Ugandan born-again pastor, businessman, and founder/leader of House of Prayer Ministries International (HPMI, also known as Canaan Land) in Kampala. He owns Salt Media (radio/TV). He is...
Picha ambayo baadhi ya watu wanadai kuwa inamuonyesha raisi wa Urusi Vladimir Putin akitoa mafunzo kwa wapigania uhuru kusini mwa Afrika ilisambaa na kutumiwa na baadhi ya watu kuhalalisha kuwa nchi za kiafrika zinapaswa kuunga mkono Urusi katika vita vya Ukraine. Picha hiyo ilisambazwa sana mtandaoni baada ya kuchapiswa katika blogu za Zibwabwe mwishoni mwa mwaka 2018, machapisho hayo yalidai yanamuonyesha Putin katika mafunzo ya kijeshi ya Tanzania kwaajili ya harakati za kupigania uhuru katika nchi za Afrika mwaka 1973.
SINEMA INAENDELEA : Mwanaharakati Maria Sarungi, Hilda Newtown na Twaha, walivyokutwa kwenye kikao cha siri huko Nairobi cha kutengeneza sinema ya kupotea kwa kijana msaidizi wa Tundu Lissu ambaye hafahamiki hata na familia ya Tundu Lissu. CHADEMA wala waje na kitu kingine ila hili la kujiteka, ni sinema kama sinema nyingine na Watanzania washazishtukia.
Tunachokijua. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake centered near Nakasongola in Central Uganda at 21:19 local time on May 31, 2026, Multiple seismic agencies confirmed a 4.4-4.5 magnitude shallow quake in the East African Rift zone, which was widely felt across central, northern, eastern, and western Uganda including Kampala, with no reported damage or injuries. Mapeera house is a prominent 19 story sky scrapper located on kampala road the central Bussiness District of Kampala Uganda. It serves as the main headquaters and the main branch of centenary Bank. Claim: A tiktok Video circulating on different social media platforms show that Mapeera house the headquaters of Centenary Bank in Uganda was destroyed following yesterdays strong...
Based on the ongoing situation in South Africa, there have been social media posts claiming that Mozambique has blocked more than 5,000 vehicles that were heading to South Africa. The posts further allege that this action is a response to what is being done by some South African citizens, who are reportedly driving out foreign nationals living in the country without legal residence permits.
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