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Tunachokijua(What we know) MTN Uganda is the country’s largest telecommunications network, a major taxpayer, and is listed on the Uganda Securities Exchange. Gen Muhoozi Kaiberugaba Is Ugandas Chief of Defense Forces(CDF)and a Presidential Advisor on Special Operations. Claim: A viral post attributes a statement to Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, alleging that MTN Uganda will be blocked within two weeks and replaced by Uganda Telecom. Findings: Jamii Check found out that there was Misquotation of Gen. Muhoozi: The viral post falsely attributes words to Gen. Muhoozi. There is no record of him making such a statement in any official speech, press release, or verified communication. No official confirmation: Neither State House, the...

Walikuwa wakitizama tamasha na kumuona Mwana FA akizomewa ukumbini.

Tunachokijua (What we Know) During the FIFA World Cup 2026, Argentina faced Egypt in the Round of 32 at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The match ended in a dramatic 3–2 victory for Argentina, with Enzo Fernández scoring a decisive stoppage time header that not only secured Argentina’s progression but also marked the 3,000th goal in World Cup history. Claim: Social media posts, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), circulated an image allegedly showing Argentina players Enzo Fernández and Julián Álvarez kissing on the pitch after the match. The claim presents the image as authentic photography from the World Cup celebrations. Findings: JamiiCheck found out that the circulated image contains clear signs of...

Tunachokijua Claim: A Facebook post from the page Afande Denimaka Music is circulating online via Tiktok and it alleges that General Muhoozi Kainerugaba of Uganda called on Africans to “teach South Africa a lesson.” The post includes provocative images and directs users to subscribe to a YouTube channel to watch a supposed speech. Findings: JamiiCheck found out that the channel @denimakaofficial674 exists and has over 2,000 subscribers with about 10 videos. However, the videos content in the channel are primarily Ugandan gospel and music performances (e.g., Tusinze, Dotcom, Mwanyumye). There is no speech evidence of Gen. Muhoozi making the alleged statement in the channel. No credible evidence: Searches of official Ugandan...

Tunachokijua Claim. A viral image circulating on social media by Numan Khan on Instagram claims to show FIFA President Gianni Infantino wearing an Argentina national team jersey while dining with FIFA referees, as Donald Trump watches from the background beneath a FIFA World Cup 2026 banner. It is shared with the caption: "Gian Big Bucks." The post implies that FIFA officials are secretly favoring Argentina during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. What We Know •The image is AI-generated/digitally manipulated and does not depict a real event. •There is no credible evidence that such a dinner ever took place. •When Jamiicheck analysed the image with AI detection tools, including Hive Moderation, we found a 99.9% probability that the image was...

A claim circulating on social media alleges that Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni publicly confirmed his son, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, as Uganda's next president, accompanied by the quote: "Let me confirm to you that Muhoozi is now president. The reason why I did that is because I am now old, and my son Muhoozi is a young man. Muhoozi is a man of his word. If he says something, it will happen." What is truth beyond the viral video circulating on social media?

President William Ruto did not make this statement. The graphic is a fabricated digital card designed to look like authentic breaking news.