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#UgandaDecides2026: Fact-checking the manifesto of Uganda’s opposition National Unity Party on health and poverty
As Uganda heads to the 2026 elections, the National Unity Platform (NUP) manifesto highlights gaps in health infrastructure…
November 18, 2025
FACT CHECKING: JAJA ICHULI’S CIRCULATING VIDEOS COMMENTING ON LEVIXONE AND DESIRE LUZINDA’S INTRODUCTION
By Afayo Bethel CLAIM: Jaja Ichuli went ahead of time and made comments about what would transpire at…
August 17, 2025
Fact-checking the Claim: Museveni Sends 40 Truckloads of UPDF to Quell Kenyan Treasonous Gen Z Demos
Recently, a post by the Kampala Journal X account on social media has been making waves, claiming that…
June 27, 2024
Beware of Fake UNICEF Cash Prizes: A Student’s Story and How to Protect Yourself
Claim: Promise of cash prizes from UNICEF UNICEF has issued a warning about fraudulent messages circulating online, particularly…
June 25, 2024
The Truth Behind the Sheafra Currency: Debunking the East African Common Currency Claim
With social media platforms like Twitter being a major source of news and information, it’s easy to come…
March 5, 2024
The Turf War: Do Artificial Football Pitches Cause More Injuries Than Natural Grass?
By Micheal Ainomugisha Artificial football pitches have become a common sight around the world. In Uganda, their rise…
February 13, 2024
Fact-Checking NUP Party President Bobi Wine’s Claim on Musicians’ Funding in Uganda’s Supplementary Budget
Background: In recent statements, NUP (National Unity Platform) party president and former presidential candidate Bobi Wine, whose real…
December 25, 2023
Fact or Fiction: Does Drinking Alcohol Really Lead to Cancer?
Introduction: There has long been a debate surrounding the claim that drinking alcohol can lead to cancer. With…
October 4, 2023