In the age of misinformation, content creators in Kenya are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information they share. With fake news, propaganda, and misleading narratives becoming common, fact-checking is no longer optional but essential. Whether you are a blogger, journalist, or social media influencer, verifying facts before publishing content can protect your credibility and prevent the spread of false information.
Here are some of the most reliable fact-checking tools tailored for Kenyan content creators.
1. Google Fact Check Explorer
Google’s Fact Check Explorer is a great starting point for verifying claims. It aggregates fact-checks from reputable sources and allows users to search for specific topics or statements. This is particularly useful for checking political claims, viral social media posts, and breaking news stories that might be misleading.
2. PesaCheck
PesaCheck is Africa’s largest indigenous fact-checking initiative, focusing on verifying public statements, media reports, and social media claims. It also provides reports on financial misinformation, which particularly helpful for debunking scams targeting Kenyans. Content creators can use PesaCheck to cross-check claims related to politics, government policies, and public interest matters.
3. Africa Check
Africa Check is one of the most trusted fact-checking organizations in Africa, providing in-depth verification of news stories and claims. Their Kenya section regularly investigates statements made by politicians, government officials, and viral social media posts. If you are unsure about a trending issue, Africa Check’s reports can provide reliable insights.
4. iVerify Africa
iVerify Africa is a fact-checking initiative that aims to counter misinformation and disinformation across the continent. It uses artificial intelligence and human fact-checkers to detect and debunk false news circulating online. Kenyan content creators can rely on iVerify to confirm the authenticity of information before sharing it.
5. Reverse Image Search (Google & TinEye)
Images are often manipulated or taken out of context to spread false narratives. Using Google Reverse Image Search or TinEye can help verify the origin of an image and determine if it has been misused. Simply uploading an image or pasting its URL can reveal where and when it was first published, helping to expose fake visuals.
6. WHO’s Infodemic Management Tools
With health misinformation being a major concern, particularly around COVID-19 and other public health issues, the World Health Organization (WHO) provides fact-checking tools to counter misleading health information. Content creators dealing with health-related topics should cross-check their sources using WHO’s resources.
7. Social Media Monitoring Tools
various social media tools can be used to track fake news. For example, Meta’s CrowdTangle, a tool owned by Meta before it was discontinued in 2024, used to help track viral content and identify the sources of trending misinformation .There’s also Trendsmap for X which provides real-time updates on trending topics in Kenya on X , allowing content creators to assess whether a topic is organically gaining traction or being manipulated by coordinated networks.
8. Kenya Law Reports
If you specialize in covering legal and governance issues especially on matters digital rights and surveillance, Kenya Law Reports (www.kenyalaw.org) is an essential tool for verifying legal documents, court rulings, and official government statements. This resource ensures that legal claims are backed by factual evidence and not hearsay.
9. Fact-Checking Browser Extensions (NewsGuard & B.S. Detector)
NewsGuard and B.S. Detector are browser extensions that analyze news websites and flag those known to spread misinformation. These tools provide credibility ratings for news sources, helping content creators discern between legitimate journalism and fake news websites.
10. Local Media Houses with Fact-Checking Desks
Most Kenyan media houses have dedicated fact-checking teams that verify major news stories in the country. Keeping an eye on their reports can help you validate trending claims before sharing them with your audiences.