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FAKE: This digital card isn’t from Tuko.co.ke

The publication has disowned the card.

This digital card shared on X (formerly Twitter) purportedly from Tuko.co.ke, is FAKE.

The card supposedly quotes Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) director Esther Ngari. The text on the card reads: “Tusker beer is killing Kenyan men’s sperm count.”

To confirm the card’s authenticity, Ghetto Radio checked KEBS’ official Facebook and X accounts, but there was no such information.

On 20 September 2024, KEBS, through a statement on Facebook, disowned the card.

Ghetto Radio also checked Tuko.co.ke’s Facebook, X and Instagram where such graphics are published, but didn’t find the one in question.

On September 20, the publication distanced itself from the card, terming it ‘fake’.

“We are aware of accusatory posts currently circulating with the TUKO.co.ke logos. Please note that these claims are false and should be completely ignored. Any information not shared through our official TUKO.co.ke social media platforms should be considered fake. We remain dedicated to upholding the highest journalistic standards, ensuring all facts are verified before publication,” the publication said.

Ghetto Radio examined a digital card shared on X purportedly from Tuko.co.ke and found it to be FAKE.

This fact-check was published by Ghetto Radio with support from Code for Africa’s PesaCheck and African Fact-Checking Alliance.