Misinformation
IEBC dismisses fake notice declaring UDA candidates elected
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has warned against a circulating fake gazette notice claiming two United Democratic Alliance candidates were duly elected for upcoming by-elections. The notice, deemed false by the IEBC, pertains to wards in Baringo County ahead of the November 27 polls. The commission urged the public to rely only on official channels for verified information.
Kenyan MP pushes bill to require degrees for influencers
Nyaribari Chache MP Zaheer Jhanda has announced plans to sponsor a bill regulating social media influencers in Kenya, requiring them to hold degrees or professional qualifications before discussing sensitive topics. Drawing inspiration from recent Chinese regulations, Jhanda aims to curb misinformation by ensuring influencers are accountable and recognized by professional bodies.
Fact check debunks recent Mayon Volcano eruption claim
No eruption has been recorded at Mayon Volcano in the past month, according to Phivolcs, yet videos purporting to show recent ash plumes have gone viral. These clips use images from the 2018 eruption and may have been altered with AI tools. The misinformation has sparked concern among Facebook users.
False SMS Claim Sweden Under Armed Attack
Swedish authorities have issued warnings about fake SMS messages falsely claiming that Sweden is experiencing an armed attack. The messages, which began circulating recently, are being investigated as potential misinformation campaigns. Citizens are advised to verify information through official channels.