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2/18/2025, 3:03:35 PM

*🔎 Fact-check: False G20 CO₂ emissions list* A viral list claiming to show per capita CO₂ emissions for G20 countries is inaccurate—it excludes some nations and uses outdated data. Don’t fall for misleading stats! Get the facts here: https://bit.ly/3QpHErK _🛡️ Seen something suspicious? Share it with us for fact-checking! Send your tips via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254780542626_

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2/20/2025, 11:14:23 AM

🎬 *Lights, AI, Action!* The rise of AI-generated videos is blurring the lines of reality. Here are 3 examples that will leave you questioning everything: 🤔 *Would Trump really roast a Kenyan politician?* Turns out, this viral video is a deepfake. Find out how it was debunked here: https://bit.ly/41r7JgI 🚫 *Deport all Ghanaians?* That TikTok of Trump ordering mass deportations uses AI-generated audio and visuals. Get the facts: https://bit.ly/3QoreQu 😲 *An army parade with a driverless truck?* This Ethiopian military parade video is 97.6% AI-generated. Distorted faces and missing drivers… see how it was exposed: https://bit.ly/4hIEuM1 _Stay informed—subscribe to our newsletter: http://wa.me/254780542626_

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2/26/2025, 2:57:18 PM

❌ Fact-checking isn’t about removing information—it’s about adding context. "We don’t tell people what to think. We provide facts so they can make informed decisions." Watch Code for Africa's chief strategist, Justin Arenstein, explain how fact-checking strengthens the info space. Learn more about the TruthAfrica's initiative: https://bit.ly/4gKCTnE

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2/12/2025, 2:48:28 PM

*From fake snow in Saudi Arabia to a recycled naval standoff—misleading videos keep surfacing. Here’s what’s really happening:* 🚢 _Not a new standoff:_ That viral video of Iran’s navy seizing a US oil tanker? It’s from 2023, not new: https://bit.ly/4hTqlLz ❄️ _Cold, but not uncommon:_ No, Saudi Arabia’s desert isn’t covered in snow for the first time. This happens almost yearly! https://bit.ly/4gyI4GV 🚨 _Miami raid? More like movie set!_ That clip of ICE storming Miami Beach? It’s not real—just another misleading edit: https://bit.ly/40RCF8h

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2/4/2025, 1:56:24 PM

🌡️ *Did you know that extreme weather events in 2024 can be linked to climate change?* What you need to know: * 2024 saw record-breaking heat, linked to long-term climate shifts. * Experts warn that rising temperatures are making extreme weather events more frequent. * The science supports the connection between these extreme weather patterns and climate change. Want to know more? Check out the full fact-check: https://bit.ly/40MDwXT _🛡️ Seen something suspicious? Share it with us for fact-checking! Send your tips via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254780542626_

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1/28/2025, 7:49:54 AM

🤖 *When AI goes viral: What’s real and what’s fake?* 🐶 Not a hero dog! That viral video of a dog saving a baby from a fire? It’s AI-generated: https://bit.ly/3CoX0to 🇪🇹 Five fingers, big giveaway! The image of Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed and Trump holding a Somaliland flag? AI-generated satire—you can even spot the odd five-fingered hand! https://bit.ly/40riugY 🛡️ _Seen something suspicious? Share it with us for fact-checking! Send your tips via WhatsApp: https://wa.me/254780542626_

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1/24/2025, 4:00:46 PM

🚫 SCAM ALERT 🚫 The viral Toyota Kenya jobs poster is a hoax. Always verify on official platforms before applying. Read more: https://bit.ly/3WwW5hi

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1/22/2025, 8:05:25 AM

🚩 Seen that viral video of Uhuru Kenyatta endorsing an arthritis “wonder drug”? It’s a total fake. The speech was spliced and his voice altered to push a bogus cure. PesaCheck dug into it and confirmed he never promoted any such product. Don’t let digital trickery fool you—check the real story at https://bit.ly/4jtbtFa