A rumour spreading across social media claims that Kenyan pastor Victor Kanyari died in a road accident. It is not true.
Africa Check investigated the claim and found no credible evidence to support it. No reputable Kenyan news outlet reported on any such accident or death involving Kanyari.
The pastor himself has not issued a public statement addressing the rumour, but the absence of any legitimate news coverage is a strong signal that the story is fabricated. False death reports about public figures are a recurring problem online, designed to generate clicks and stir panic before the truth catches up.
For now, Victor Kanyari is alive. Before sharing breaking news about a public figure's death, it is worth pausing to check whether a verified outlet has actually reported it first.
Originally published by AllAfrica · info@africacheck.org (Africa Check).