LEAST BIASED
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- Overall, we rate PesaCheck as Least Biased due to its balanced reporting. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to transparent methodology, reliance on credible sources, and serving as a certified fact-checker by the IFCN.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEAST BIASED
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Kenya
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rating: MODERATE FREEDOM
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
PesaCheck is an East African (Kenya) fact-checking initiative founded in 2016 by Justin Arenstein and Catherine Gicheru. It aims to debunk misleading claims and decipher confusing statistics quoted by public figures, ensuring citizens have accurate information for decision-making. PesaCheck is supported by the Code for Africa and the International Budget Partnership, headquartered in Cape Town, Western Cape.
Read our profile on Kenya’s media and government.
Funded by / Ownership
PesaCheck operates under Code for Africa, a non-profit civic technology and data journalism initiative founded by Justin Arenstein. Funding comes from partnerships with organizations like Deutsche Welle Akademie and other international entities.
Analysis / Bias
PesaCheck primarily focuses on verifying public statements and media reports in key development areas such as health, education, and governance. Its articles are data-driven and aim to clarify misleading or confusing information.
For example, the article “FALSE: U.S. has not called for withdrawal of Ethiopian soldiers from Amhara” debunks misinformation regarding U.S. foreign policy in Ethiopia and fact-checks the claim that the U.S. has demanded the withdrawal of Ethiopian soldiers from the Amhara region. According to the article and verified by other sources, such as state.gov and Reuters, the U.S. has not made such a specific demand. Instead, the U.S. has focused on calling for investigations into human rights abuses and encouraging peaceful dialogue in the region.
Another article, “HOAX: This purported USAID foundation promo is fake,” exposes a fraudulent scheme using USAID’s name to deceive the public. These articles rely on thorough fact-checking and sourcing from credible organizations such as usaid.gov’s social media pages.
Typically, PesaCheck is committed to factual accuracy and transparency in its reporting. The publication’s reliance on data and expert analysis supports its credibility, though the regional focus might lead to specific biases reflecting local issues. We rate them high in factual reporting due to their rigorous fact-checking processes and transparent methodology.
Failed Fact Checks
Overall, we rate PesaCheck as Least Biased due to its balanced reporting. We also rate them High for factual reporting due to transparent methodology, reliance on credible sources, and serving as a certified fact-checker by the IFCN. (M. Huitsing 08/23/2024)
Sources: https://pesacheck.org/
Last Updated on August 23, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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