Basillioh Rukanga

Basillioh Rukanga is a journalist at BBC News, covering events in Mogadishu and Nairobi. He has reported on various topics including terrorism, politics, and social issues in the region. Rukanga's articles often focus on the impact of violence and extremism on local communities and the efforts to counter these threats by governments and security forces. His work is characterized by thorough research, interviews with experts, and firsthand accounts from witnesses.

Biography:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd163e4yll4o

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

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  • The articles provided do not contain any examples of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

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  • No conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

90%

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  • Contradictory information in the articles includes the number of protesters shot during protests in Kenya.

Deceptions

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Recent Articles

Serial Killer Confesses to Murdering 42 Women in Nairobi's Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slum: Latest Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested

Serial Killer Confesses to Murdering 42 Women in Nairobi's Mukuru Kwa Njenga Slum: Latest Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested

Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024 In Nairobi's Mukuru Kwa Njenga slum, 42 women's bodies have been discovered at the Kware dumpsite since 2022. A prime suspect, Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, confessed to the crimes and was arrested with items linked to them. Protests against police involvement in unlawful arrests and a cost-of-living crisis have followed.
Thousands Protest New Taxes in Kenya: Violence Erupts as Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Building

Thousands Protest New Taxes in Kenya: Violence Erupts as Police Fire Tear Gas at Parliament Building

Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 Thousands protested in Nairobi and other cities against proposed tax legislation on June 25, 2024. The demonstrations turned violent with police using tear gas and reported gunshots at Kenya's Parliament building, leaving at least four people injured or dead. Critics argue the Finance Bill 2024 adds punitive new taxes and raises others on various goods and services, while some call for President William Ruto's resignation. The bill targets digital platforms, food products, social security funds, financial services, motor vehicles, and mobile money transfer fees. Opposition parties criticize the ruling party for pushing through unpopular measures without consultation.