Here is today’s roundup of fact-checks across Africa:
Claim: “Good morning, Get school fees and business loans now. Those who are interested, inbox me your full names, telephone number, and your location for consideration.”- H E Williams Rutto
Verdict: SCAM
Source: Africa Check
Claim: Kenya’s Nairobi county rep Esther Passaris said she ‘was elected to represent the people of Nairobi, not the Odinga family’
Verdict: FALSE
Source: Africa Check
Claim: Video shows huge wave surging onto road in Cape Town, South Africa during June 2023 storm
Verdict: FALSE
Source: Africa Check
Claim: Video of livestock theft from moving truck shot in South Africa
Verdict: FALSE
Source: Africa Check
Claim: Federal Government, through the Revenue Mobilisation, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), has approved a 114% salary increase for all elected politicians in Nigeria.
Verdict: MISLEADING
Source: Dubawa
Claim: Forty-two Malaria drugs have been banned by the European Union.
Verdict: FALSE
Source: Dubawa
Claim: Popular Hollywood actor Jean-Claude Van Damme has passed after battling a stroke.
Verdict: FALSE
Source: Dubawa
Claim: APC Chairman in Kailahun was shot dead.
Verdict: FALSE
Source: Dubawa
