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Data doesn’t back media claim that Kenya has East Africa’s highest youth unemployment rate of 38.9% africacheck.org/fact-checks/…
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Day 2 of #AfricaFactsSummit2026 is underway in Nairobi! 🇰🇪 Fact-checkers, journalists, researchers, policymakers and technologists from across the continent are here to strengthen Africa’s information ecosystem. #AfricaFactsSummit2026
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The fifth edition of the Africa Facts Summit brings together voices from Senegal to Sudan, Morocco to Lesotho, all asking one question: how do we protect the facts as AI reshapes what we see and share? #AfricaFactsSummit2026 #AfricaFactsSummit
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Hosted the National Fact-Checking Bootcamp at @ZetechUni under @JSA_Kenya.
Grateful to Mr. @Shiundu and Ms. @Makiniah of Africa Check for empowering student journalists with fact-checking and verification skills.
#JSAK #FactCheckingBootcamp #AfricaCheck #ZetechUniversity
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It really should be simple to have honest public debate, and this panel hit the nail on the head. Three takeaways:
One, avoid thoughtless sharing, verify before you share.
Two, it is everyone's job to speak honestly using facts. Journalism is evolving. Stay curious.
Three, young people are not helpless victims, they are sophisticated, tech-savvy and curious, and they need continuous digital verification skills.
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What a powerful start to our 2026 Information Integrity Bootcamps!
On Friday, 20 March, we joined 110 students at @Rongo_Uni for a full day of learning on fact-checking, digital verification and AI literacy.
Led by @Shiundu and @Makiniah from Africa Check’s Kenya office, with support from @DIMLISAfrica, the day was filled with energy, curiosity and collaboration.
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Kenyan president William Ruto used his third state of the nation address to claim major progress in his first term.
We checked 10 of his key claims about the economy, agriculture, and education.
africacheck.info/ruto_sona
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We were delighted to host Africa Check Fellows from Algeria, Lesotho, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, and Uganda who visited both organizations to witness their inspiring work in action.
A huge thank you to @MauriceOtienoO(Baraza Media Lab) and @mougendi (Africa Uncensored) for their time and valuable insights on building resilience in the Kenyan media space!
#FactCheck #InformationIntegrity #AfricaCheckFellows #Kenya
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In Kenya, @AfricaCheck's work thrives on finding partners within the information ecosystem, learning from one another and testing new ideas to reduce harmful falsehoods.
Our friends at @BarazaLab and @AfUncensored remain crucial partners in ensuring information integrity, media literacy, and AI literacy remain part of the conversation.
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🚨 Over 100 aspiring journalists at Maasai Mara University, Narok, took part in an eye-opening Information Integrity & Resilience Bootcamp on Saturday, 13 September 2025.
In partnership with @DIMLISAfrica , @BarazaLab , & the Journalism Students Association of Kenya, @AfricaCheck @AfricaCheck_KE delivered hands-on training in media, digital & AI literacy.
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For many, this was the first workshop of its kind outside Nairobi, equipping the next generation of journalists to tackle harmful information pollution.
Help us make it happen. Visit africacheck.org/donate to support fact-checking.
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President @WilliamsRuto recently made bold claims about how Kenya’s economy stacks up against its neighbours — but do the facts back him up? We crunched the numbers.
africacheck.info/kenya_econo…
@AfricaCheck_KE deputy editor @Makiniah, recently spoke to @risj_oxford about #disinformation in Kenya. As young Kenyans seek to push back on what they call state-sponsored propaganda, she gave context to some of the new deception tactics identified and explained how fact-checkers are adapting their response.
reutersinstitute.politics.ox…
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6/ Political spin may grab headlines, but the facts tell a more nuanced story. Data should drive debate, not mislead it. Read the full fact-check by @Shiundu & @Makiniah here: africacheck.info/factcheckin…
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6/ Political spin may grab headlines, but the facts tell a more nuanced story. Data should drive debate, not mislead it. Read the full fact-check by @Shiundu & @Makiniah here: africacheck.info/factcheckin…
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🇰🇪 Indian billionaire Gautam Adani wants to use his conglomerate to take over Kenya's main airport. As fierce criticism swirls, we fact-checked the Kenyan government's case for the controversial proposal.
africacheck.info/adani_jkia_…
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Beautiful moment at Stade de France as #Kenya7s and #Samoa7s kneel to pray together after a thrilling match where Kenya won by 10 points to Samoa's five #Paris2024
#RugbySevens
‘Shoot not the messenger’ means don't blame/ punish the person delivering bad news. The person is conveying information and isn't responsible for its content. It reminds us to address the real issue or source of the problem, not react negatively towards the bearer of the news.
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Game day!
#Shujaa #TeamKenya
5:00pm - Kenya vs Argentina
8:00pm - Kenya vs Australia
#Olympics #Paris2024
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📢 Calling all fact-checkers in Africa! Join us in celebrating accuracy in the public debate by submitting your entries for the 2024 African Fact-Checking Awards. Let's fight harmful information together! africacheck.info/awards_2024 #FactCheckYourAfrica
