The images are of Kisumu Central Square and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, respectively.
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These photos on Facebook, supposedly of different parts of Siaya County in Kenya, are FALSE.
The first image was posted on 17 August 2023 and depicts a roundabout surrounded by buildings and a small lawn.
The accompanying text reads: “Welcome to siaya county.” (sic).
A Google reverse image search, however, established that the photo is from Kisumu City.
The image was posted by Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o on 3 August 2023. The photo description is Kisumu Central Square.
Lenyax media creatives, a photography company based in Kisumu, is credited for taking the photo.
The second image is of a modern stadium. The accompanying text reads: “Welcome to Siaya Stadium..the great county.”
When we zoomed in on the image, we came across the text, “To dare is to do”, which is the motto for English premier league club Tottenham Hotspur.
A Google reverse image search on the photo confirmed that it is of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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This fact-check was written by PesaCheck fact-checker Rodgers Omondi and edited by PesaCheck senior copy editor Cédrick Irakoze and acting chief copy editor Francis Mwaniki.
The article was approved for publication by PesaCheck managing editor Doreen Wainainah.
