Debunk Media Initiative

“We need more of these community engagements, especially in refugee-hosting communities, to support and protect our young people, who are highly vulnerable to misinformation,” emphasized Mr. Arthur Musombwa Masimango, a community leader and Program Manager at the Congolese Refugee Community in Uganda (CRCU) (@Congoleserefu). @Refugees @RefugeesUganda @UNHCRuganda @RefugeeVoices

"You just can't be worrying about macroeconomic issues, such as how much the gov't is borrowing," Alan Kasujja on UBC's official X account. Sounds pragmatic. It isn't. Here's why government debt is very much your business. Read the full explainer 👇

FactCheck: A viral video circulating on various social media platforms claims that a ban on Kenyans working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will take effect next month. This claim is FALSE! There is no official communication from either the government of Saudi Arabia or @KSAmofaEN concerning the ban. #StopMisinformation #StayVerified #DebunkMediaInitiative Debunk a claim now through: debunkverifier.debunkinitiat…

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FACT-CHECK: A viral graphic circulating on TikTok claims that Uganda’s Ambassador Olara Otunnu is the winner of the 2026 United Nations Secretary-General race. This claim is FALSE and MISLEADING. Olara Otunnu has not been declared the winner of the United Nations Secretary-General race. The selection process is still ongoing, and no candidate has been officially declared the winner. #StopMisinformation #StayVerified #DebunkMediaInitiative #Verify a claim now through: debunkverifier.debunkinitiat…

How do you react when you receive misinformation?🤔 Do you share the rumor or take a moment to debunk it? At the @TheDebunkShow we believe in VERIFYING before SHARING. Do not let misinformation travel through your network. Pause & Debunk before sharing. #StayVerified #VerifyBeforeYouShare #Debunk a claim now through: debunkverifier.debunkinitiat…

HIGHLIGHT: From September 2nd to 3rd, we participated in the Information Integrity workshop organized by @UNHCRuganda. The workshop aimed at identifying ways of ensuring information integrity among refugees and host communities, while strengthening coexistence. During the event, we received key research findings on the information integrity issues among refugees. We also engaged in productive discussions on strategic approaches to addressing the challenge of misinformation among refugee communities. @Refugees @KiyimbaReagan1

Factcheck: A viral post shared by @inno_soft_ug on Threads (archive.ph/6DAIW) claims that @ObukamaBwaTooro Queen Mother Best Kemigisa was mourning the death of her husband, King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. This post is MISLEADING. King Oyo was Queen Best Kemigisa’s son, not her husband. #StopMisinformation #StayVerified #DebunkMediaInitiative #Verify a claim now through: debunkverifier.debunkinitiat…

Why do smart people believe false things? Not lack of critical thinking. Lack of time to use it. Our brains judge fast first, analyse later — if at all. Misinformation is built to exploit that gap. 🧠

Factcheck: A TikTok video claims that Hon. Joel Ssenyonyi, Leader of Opposition in the @Parliament_Ug, has decided to step away from Ugandan politics. This claim is FALSE. There is no evidence that Hon. Ssenyonyi published such a statement on his official X (Twitter) account @JoelSsenyonyi. The claim circulating on TikTok is therefore misleading and should not be treated as factual. #StopMisinformation #StayVerified #DebunkMediaInitiative

FACTCHECK: A viral letter dated 29 August, 2026 circulating on X(Twitter) and posted by @Acholi_godddd, claims to feature the final words of the King of Tooro, His Majesty, Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV to his people. This claim is FALSE. There is no evidence that the viral document was published on the official X(Twitter) account of @ObukamaBwaTooro. #StopMisinformation #StayVerified #DebunkMediaInitiative Verify a Claim Now through: debunkverifier.debunkinitiat…

We continue to pay tribute to His Majesty King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, and extend our condolences to the Royal Family and the people of @ObukamaBwaTooro. May His Majesty’s legacy continue to inspire generations.

It is with profound sadness that we mourn the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro (@ObukamaBwaTooro). As @TheDebunkShow, we join the Royal Family, people of Tooro and the entire nation in mourning this great loss. May His Majesty's soul rest in eternal peace.