“This council has built 2,000 new homes.”
Misleading640 built, 1,360 approved
The figure combines 640 completed homes with 1,360 that have planning approval but are not yet built.
All checks
Every claim we have checked, newest first.
“Bus ridership is at its highest level in a decade.”
Stands9.2 million trips
Transit agency counts show more trips last year than in any year since 2015.
“The government is giving every driver a free 100 dollar fuel voucher. Sign up at this link.”
FallsNo such scheme
No such programme exists. The link leads to a site that collects personal details.
“No county worker has been laid off under my administration.”
Falls212 contracts ended early
County payroll records show 212 casual workers had their contracts ended early in 2025.
“The district has hired 120 new nurses this year.”
Stands124 appointment letters
Appointment records show 124 nurses hired between January and August.
“Every primary school in Mwambao East received new desks this year.”
StandsAll 31 schools
Delivery notes signed by head teachers cover all 31 primary schools.
“Nine in ten trams run on time.”
Stands in part86% on time
Punctuality is close to the claim at 86 percent, measured as within five minutes of schedule.
“Our network reaches 95 percent of the population.”
Stands95.4% population coverage
The regulator's coverage figures match the company's claim.
“Every main street in Nyakabale now has working lights.”
Stands in part9 of 12 main streets lit
Lights are installed on all 12 main streets, but on three of them most lamps were not working when we visited.
“Seven in ten homes in Kisima now have piped water.”
Stands in part58% of homes, up from 41%
Coverage has risen sharply, but the latest survey puts it at 58 percent, not 70.