For a long time in Kenya, there were specific people who held the keys to what was considered true and worth sharing. Think of the journalists diligently noting down facts, the editors carefully refining stories, and the broadcasters whose voices filled living rooms across the nation at dinnertime. These were the gatekeepers of information. They weren’t perfect, of course – sometimes a bit slow, sometimes overly cautious – but they carried a crucial burden: ensuring that what they shared was verified and factual, making sure truth wasn’t drowned out by mere rumors before it reached the public. Their role was…

Okay, this is an interesting challenge! To humanize and expand on a “What is real? How to Detect Disinformation Panel” from the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) and the Digital Democracy Institute of the Americas (DDIA) into 2000 words across six paragraphs, I’ll need to really unpack the implications, emotional impact, and societal consequences of disinformation, especially within the context of Hispanic communities. Here’s my attempt to summarize, humanize, and expand upon that panel’s likely content: Imagine a world where the very ground beneath your feet – the shared understanding of reality that underpins society – is constantly shifting, manipulated…