Election misinformation spreads faster than facts can be checked: 3 insights from Kenya’s experience
Despite having a robust network of fact-checkers, Kenya struggled with widespread election misinformation during the 2022 general election. Research suggests that false claims spread faster than corrections, and a majority of news consumers find it difficult to distinguish between real and fake news.
Fact-checking is the careful work of verifying a claim and publishing a correction if necessary. Unsplash https://theconversation.com/election-misinformation-spreads-faster-than-facts-can-be-checked-3-insights-from-kenyas-experience-287529 https://theconversation.com/election-misinformation-spreads-faster-than-facts-can-be-checked-3-insights-from-kenyas-experience-287529 Link copied Share article Share article
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