Tag: video
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Welcome to the Disco!
Welcome to the disco that is the internet! And there’s a new notorious band in town. This band’s music shows up on your timelines as Malinformation, Misinformation, Disinformation, Ampliganda & Propaganda. By sharing, liking, retweeting or commenting, you’re dancing to its tune.
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The Tonga Volcanic Eruption Explained
An underwater volcano in the South Pacific erupted violently on 15th January 2022, causing tsunamis to hit Hawaii, Japan, and Tonga’s largest island, Tongatapu sending waves flooding into the capital. The eruptions sent a plume of ash, gas and steam 20 kilometers into the air. Satellite imagery showed a massive ash cloud and shockwaves spreading…
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Watt Happened?
Kenya has been plunged into a couple of power outages in the past, the most recent one being on 11 January 2022. Kenya Power said the power outage was as a result of collapse of the towers that support a high voltage power line connecting Nairobi to the Kiambere hydroelectric dam. Kenya Power, which has…
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Why are Kenyan Students Burning Schools?
In 2021, Kenyan secondary schools were plagued with numerous fires that led to the loss of property worth millions and the loss of innocent lives. With the education of thousands hanging in the line, questions are arising. Who is to blame for the fires? Is there an underlying issue? And most important, who is to…
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Military Coup in Sudan
Sudan experienced a military coup on October 25th. This kind of unrest is not new to Sudan. In April 2019, Omar Al-Bashir, who was wanted by the international criminal court over war crime charges, was ousted. His removal from the presidency came after months of unending protests against his regime.
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BBI Debunked: Unpacking the Amendment Bill
What exactly is BBI? This January, in a 7-part series. Debunk breaks down the bill seeking to amend one of Africa’s progressive constitutions. Premiers, Sunday 10th January, 8pm.
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How The Rare Rothschild Giraffes Were Rescued from Lake Baringo
The Rothschild giraffe, also known as the Baringo giraffe is a subspecies of the Northern giraffe. It was named after Lionel Walter Rothschild, a British zoologist, who first described the subspecies in the late 1800s.
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Who Follows COVID-19 rules and Who Doesn’t? Kenya and Denmark Case Study
Why do some societies find it harder to wear masks, maintain social distancing and adhere to set curfews or lockdowns? It comes down to one simple but vital virtue that must be shared by members of one community- Trust. Debunk’s Contributor Soila Kenya is based in Denmark and compares the public’s response to the pandemic…
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