Africa Check Kenya

03/08/2026

The returns to Nairobi on 21-22 October 2026.

Join fact-checkers, journalists, researchers, policymakers, technologists and civil society leaders from across Africa for two days of discussions, practical workshops and collaboration on the future of information integrity.

This year's programme explores:
🤖 AI and information integrity
🗳️ Elections and democratic resilience
📱 Disinformation networks and platform accountability
🌍 Foreign influence operations
🧠 Media literacy and public trust
🤝 Building a more sustainable information integrity community

Previous summits have welcomed more than 800 participants from over 30 countries. We'd love to see you in Nairobi this October.

https://africacheck.info/nairobi_summit

🎟️ Register now (tickets available until 30 September): https://qkt.io/hzo7Ro

25/07/2026

🔬 A little science can make misinformation sound convincing.

Yes, pineapples contain bromelain and other compounds that scientists have studied. But that doesn't mean drinking hot pineapple water can prevent or cure cancer.

Don't be fooled by scientific-sounding claims – always look for evidence, not anecdotes.

READ MORE: https://africacheck.info/pineapple_cancer

19/07/2026

When a single false claim can ignite violence, fact-checking becomes a matter of life and death.

This compelling story from Nieman Journalism Lab highlights the deep courage of Ethiopian fact-checkers working to stop harmful misinformation before it spreads.

Fact-checkers at HaqCheck tackle potentially deadly misinformation amid political and infrastructural challenges.

18/07/2026

Misinformation doesn't just mislead – it can cost lives.

This powerful article by The Guardian explores how rumours and misinformation about Ebola are fuelling attacks on healthcare workers and hampering efforts to contain the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak ever recorded.

The rapid spread of the virus has been intensified by misinformation and violence towards volunteers and treatment centres

12/07/2026

🚨 Old photo. New story.

Posts claiming a “bandit pastor” was arrested in Oyo state went viral. But the image used as evidence is from an arrest in Imo state in 2020 and was digitally altered to fit a false narrative.

Before sharing shocking claims, reverse-search the image, check official sources and verify the details. 🕵️‍♀️

Get the facts: https://africacheck.info/oyo_state_bandit

05/07/2026

Claims that jobseekers can apply for a learnership position as “unemployed learner visual merchandisers” at Coca-Cola are scams. Jobseekers are urged to stick to verified websites and social media platforms for opportunities at the beverage company.

READ MORE: https://africacheck.info/coca_cola__job_scam

Scammers will often use the names of big companies like Coca-Cola for job opportunities to drive traffic to their website. Here are some tips to stay safe online.

03/07/2026

Africa Check, in partnership with the European Union, has concluded a four-day programme in Kenya aimed at strengthening the country's defence against foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).

More than 80 journalists, editors, researchers, diplomats, civil society representatives and public officials took part in hands-on workshops, policy dialogues and roundtables focused on identifying coordinated information manipulation, verifying online content and using open-source tools to investigate misleading narratives.

As foreign information campaigns become increasingly sophisticated, protecting information integrity requires strong local expertise, cross-sector collaboration and practical skills. https://africacheck.info/FIMI_programme_Kenya

For a week, Africa Check, the continent’s leading organisation in information integrity and resilience, strengthened Kenya’s media, research

03/07/2026

Africa Check, in partnership with the European Union, has concluded a four-day programme in Kenya aimed at strengthening the country's defence against foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI).

More than 80 journalists, editors, researchers, diplomats, civil society representatives and public officials took part in hands-on workshops, policy dialogues and roundtables focused on identifying coordinated information manipulation, verifying online content and using open-source tools to investigate misleading narratives.

As foreign information campaigns become increasingly sophisticated, protecting information integrity requires strong local expertise, cross-sector collaboration and practical skills. https://africacheck.info/FIMI_programme_Kenya

28/06/2026

🚨 Scams keep changing — but they often follow the same patterns.

Before you click, share or reply, look out for red flags like repeated phrases, vague details, unverified links and accounts that keep posting false claims.

🔎 Spot the signs. Stop the spread.

23/06/2026

📣 Join the conversation shaping Africa’s information future

Submit your proposal for Africa Facts Summit 2026.

🎤 Panels, workshops, presentations & more
🗓 Deadline: 30 June

🔗 Submit: https://africacheck.info/summit_proposals
📧 [email protected]