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Video circulating showing Bobi wine is back in Uganda

A video clip circulating on different social media platforms including X and TikTok shows Hon. Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi wine together with his wife claiming to have returned to Uganda at Entebbe Airport. The video is however misleading as it does not stem from 2026, It was recorded way back in September 2017 when Bobiwine was arrested by security personnel upon landing at Entebbe airport
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FALSE

Tanzania raise legal age of marriage to 30

A claim has been circulating widely on social media, particularly on Instagram, alleging that following a comprehensive review of national productivity data, the Government of Tanzania has concluded that citizens who marry before the age of 30 contribute significantly less to the country’s GDP compared to those who delay marriage. The claim further states that this perceived link between early marriage and poor economic performance has been identified as a national concern, leading to an immediate decision to raise the legal age of marriage to 30. In addition, the same post advises citizens to use their twenties to build financial capital, acquire assets, and develop the emotional maturity necessary to sustain a household. It also...
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TRUE

Burkina Faso has officially banned the importation of rice in order to boost local production

A post has been circulating widely on social media claiming that the government of Burkina Faso has officially banned the importation of rice in order to boost local production. According to the post, rice is a staple food in the country, with most households consuming it several times a week. The government is said to believe that it is time to reduce dependence on foreign products and strengthen domestic agriculture. The post further claims that plans are underway to increase local rice production and make it more affordable for citizens. It also states that importers and sellers of foreign rice have been given a two-month deadline to clear their existing stock. What truth beyond viral post on social media ?
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KWELI

Picha ya Ibrahim Traoré akiwa amevalia kofia yenye bunduki imehaririwa kwa kutumia akili unde

Kumekuwepo na picha inayosambaa kwa kasi katika mitandao ya kijamii kama Facebook, Instagram na X ikimuonesha Rais wa Burkina Faso, Ibrahim Traoré, akiwa amevalia kofia nyekundu ambayo inaonekana kuunganishwa moja kwa moja na bunduki. Hata hivyo, uchunguzi wa kidijitali umebaini kuwa picha hiyo imehaririwa kutoka kwenye picha halisi na kufanyiwa maboresho kwa kutumia teknolojia ya akili unde , jambo linaloifanya ionekane tofauti na uhalisia wake wa awali. Aidha, ufuatiliaji zaidi umeonesha kuwa picha hiyo inayosambaa kwa kasi katika mitandao ya kijamii haijawahi kuchapishwa na vyombo vikubwa vya habari nchini Burkina Faso wala kutolewa kupitia vyanzo rasmi vya serikali, jambo linaloibua mashaka makubwa kuhusu uhalisia wake. Kutokana...
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FALSE

Israeli soldiers mass surrender in Gaza border chaos

There has been a viral post circulating on social media claiming that heartbreaking scenes of total humiliation are unfolding right now on the Gaza border, as Iran-backed resistance forces trigger a mass surrender of Israeli troops, with soldiers openly crying and dropping their weapons in panic while their regime collapses around them. In that post, it is claimed that families in Sderot and Ashkelon are desperately fleeing burning neighborhoods, mothers hugging their children goodbye as homes are reduced to rubble, and hospitals are overwhelmed with the broken and defeated. What is the truth about the post that is spreading rapidly on social media?
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KWELI

Je, maji ya mvua huwa yanaweza kuharibika muda mfupi baada ya kukingwa kutokana na bakteria

Wakuu Nimekuwa nikikutana na madai kwamba maji ya mvua huwa yanaharibika baada ya kuchotwa. Naomba kufahamu ni kwa nini maji ya mvua huwa yanaharibika baada ya siku kadhaa baada ya kukingwa,na pia huku mitaani kwetu tunayawekea chumvi kidogo kwa iman kuwa hayata haribika,je ni kweli chumvi husaidia maji ya mvua yasiharibike au tunajidanganya tu?🤣
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Heche na Golugwa wapiga mamilion CHADEMA yashituka dakika za jioni

Katika siku za hivi karibuni kumekuwa na ongezeko la machapisho mbalimbali kwenye mitandao ya kijamii. Mojawapo ya machapisho hayo linadai kuwa Heche na Golugwa wamejihusisha na ubadhirifu wa fedha ndani ya Chadema. Chapisho hilo, ambalo limesambazwa katika vikundi na kurasa mbalimbali za Facebook, linadai kuwa viongozi hao wamejilimbikizia fedha taslimu kiasi cha shilingi milioni 250. Je, upi ni uhalisia wa madai hayo yanayosambazwa kwenye mitandao ya kijamii?
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Heche Aibana Serikali: Harakisheni Maridhiano

📍HECHE AITAKA SERIKALI KUHARAKISHA MCHAKATO WA MARIDHIANO NCHINI Na Mwandishi Wetu Makamu Mwenyekiti wa Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) Taifa, Heche, ameitaka serikali kuharakisha mchakato wa maridhiano nchini, akisisitiza kuwa hatua hiyo ndiyo njia sahihi ya kudumisha amani, utulivu na mshikamano wa kitaifa. Akizungumza leo katika mkutano uliofanyika katika Kata ya Kibamba, Heche amesema kuwa maridhiano ni msingi muhimu wa kujenga taifa lenye umoja na maendeleo endelevu. Alieleza kuwa jamii haiwezi kusonga mbele ikiwa itaendelea kugubikwa na migawanyiko na misuguano ya kisiasa, hivyo ni wajibu wa serikali kuweka kipaumbele katika juhudi za kuleta maelewano miongoni mwa wananchi. “Maridhiano ni njia sahihi ya kudumisha...
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FALSE

The statement in the photo is inaccurate

Based on the current political landscape in 2026, the statement in the image is inaccurate. While it has been widely circulated on social media platforms like Touch TV, it contradicts recent official party actions. The disagreement stems from internal party divisions following the death of Raila Odinga. Sifuna has publicly questioned the legitimacy of Dr. Oburu's leadership and opposed the party's cooperation with President William Ruto's administration, leading Dr. Oburu to suggest that Sifuna "step aside" if he cannot speak on behalf of the party.
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FALSE

William Ruto said he would jail Uhuru Kenyatta like a big goon because he planned the 2024 Gen Z protests

The statement in the image is false and appears to be fabricated. Verification of the Statement There is no credible record of President William Ruto making this specific statement. While he has criticized former President Uhuru Kenyatta for allegedly inciting youth, he has not publicly used the phrase "nitakufunga jela kama goon mkubwa" (I will jail you like a big goon) or used the specific wording regarding "envy" (wivu) shown in the post. Fact-checkers and news outlets have noted that similar posters are often created using artificial intelligence or digital editing to spread misinformation. Origin of the Photo The photo of President Ruto holding a microphone is not new; it has been used in various news reports and social media...
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FALSE

A quIda Odinga warned people threatening Babu Owino and Edwin Sifuna to stop, stating that they are sons of Odin

The specific quote in the image threatening physical intervention and mentioning "Bondo"has not been documented as an official statement from Ida Odinga in any reputable news source. It appears to be a stylized compilation of her previous metaphorical defense of Sifuna mixed with the intense political rhetoric surrounding the 2026 ODM party divisions.
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POTOSHI

Wazungu wawashambulia waandamanaji kwa silaha za moto nchini Afrika kusini

Kumekuwepo na chapisho linalosambazwa katika mitandao ya kijamii, hususan Facebook na Instagram, likiwa na nukuu inayoambatana na video inayodaiwa kuwaonesha waandamanaji wakishambuliwa kwa risasi nchini Afrika Kusini. Chapisho hilo linadai kuwa tukio hilo linahusiana na hali ya hivi karibuni ambapo raia wa kigeni wanadaiwa kushambuliwa na kulazimishwa kuondoka nchini humo.
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Je, Pundamilia anaweza kuzaliana na Ng'ombe pamoja

Kumekuwepo na chapisho lililosambazwa kwenye ukurasa wa Facebook likimnukuu mfugaji mmoja nchini Kenya akilalamikia uwepo wa zebra katika eneo lake. Mfugaji huyo anadai kuwa zebra hao wanazaliana na ng’ombe pamoja na punda wake, hali inayosababisha kuzaliwa kwa wanyama wenye madoa yanayofanana na ya zebra. pia kupitia chapisho ambalo limechapishwa na ukurasa wa instagram wa safari podcast lina nukuu kuwa “Ninaiomba Mamlaka ya Wanyamapori ya Kenya (KWS) waje kuwachukua zebra hawa. Wamekuwa wakizaliana na ng’ombe wangu, na tayari kuna ndama aliyezaliwa akiwa na madoa kama ya zebra. Endapo hamtachukua hatua mapema, nitalazimika kuwaua zebra hao. Nawasisitiza mfike haraka kuwaondoa, kwani pia wamezaliana na punda wangu, na kusababisha...
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FALSE

Viral claim of Winnie Odinga declared James Orengo as her party leader

The claim that Winnie Odinga declared James Orengo as her party leader and said ODM was “sold to a thief” is unverified and likely fabricated. There is no credible evidence she made such remarks. While internal differences exist within Orange Democratic Movement after Raila Odinga’s passing, Winnie has maintained she remains in ODM and supports internal reforms—not exit. Verdict: FALSE / MISLEADING
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