Fake news: Before you make the juicy news go viral on social media, please pause and verify the source

Will Sonko’s impeachment diminish his base? Why do we fall for fake news on social media? Which news will define 2021? The Nairobian spoke to Africa Check Kenya Editor (pictured above), Alphonce Shiundu.

How can media consumers identify fake news?
The quickest way is to ask one fundamental question: Where is the proof and how credible is the proof? There are freely available tools that they can use to check whether a picture has been photoshopped, or used with false context, or even whether a million people can fit in Uhuru Park.