Jibi MosesApril 22, 2026
The picture used in a claim (archived) that is making rounds that South Sudanese are burying their dead ones in the house is false.
The post, which was accompanied by a picture of a sitting room with fresh soil presumably dug in the house, was published by Howwe Biz on the 20th of April, 2026.
With a caption that read “‘Why do South Sudanese bury their loved ones in the sitting room???’ Most landlords in Kampala are finding strange things in their rented houses??? Is it a cultural thing?”
Howwe Biz is a Ugandan online blog page that describes itself as a website entertainment with over 620,000 followers and 10 people following.
In less than 24 hours the post had generated over 800 reactions, 380 comments and 20 shares. Some pages that shared the same image are here, here and here.
Debunking the Claim:
A Google reverse image search on the picture returns results showing the image (archived) has been used before, not actually in Uganda.
The image was first used on Instagram by Chisom Steve. This was posted one week ago from the day of this publication. It has words that read, ‘Forever in my heart, Daddy.’ ‘FOREVER!’
However, there is no evidence to show that she buried her father in the house.
The same image was posted on X (archived) (formerly Twitter) on the 16 April, 2026, with the question, ‘Why do Nigerians bury their loved ones in their houses?’
Much as there are claims that South Sudanese bury the bodies of their loved ones in rented houses, there is no credible claim to show that claim.
Our Verdict:
The ClarityDesk has found that the image used in the post that claimed that South Sudanese in Uganda bury their loved ones in the house to be false. The picture traces its origin to Nigeria, as it was first used by a Nigerian actor who was paying tribute to her late father.
This article is published by The ClarityDesk through the Young Journalists Media Integrity Fellowship, with the support of the Election Civic Tech Fund of AfricTivistes, within the AHEAD Africa and Digitalise Youth projects, led by the Digital Democracy Initiative.
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About The ClarityDesk
The ClarityDesk is a media integrity project based in South Sudan dedicated to promoting truth, transparency, and accountability. Working at the intersection of fact-checking, solutions and data journalism, we verify claims, debunk misinformation, and equip the public with tools to critically evaluate information. Our work is guided by accuracy, independence, and the public interest.
