At Kitto News, accuracy is central to our work. This Fact-Checking Policy explains how we verify information before and after publication.
Our Approach to Verification
Before publishing a news article, we aim to:
- Confirm key facts such as names, ages, dates, locations, figures and quotations
- Cross-check information using multiple independent and reputable sources, whenever available
- Prefer primary and official sources such as:
- Government and court documents
- Police and agency press releases
- Statements from recognised institutions
- Official statistics and data
- Identify and clearly label information that is unconfirmed, disputed or still developing
Where a claim cannot be fully verified at the time of writing, we:
- Attribute it to the relevant source (e.g. “according to police”, “according to court documents”, “according to local media”)
- Avoid presenting it as established fact
- Update the article when more reliable information becomes available
Sources We Use
Examples of sources we may rely on include:
- Official government and law-enforcement websites and press releases
- Credible national and international news wires and news organisations
- Court records and publicly available legal documents
- Direct statements from involved parties, their representatives or verified experts
- Reputable research institutions, regulators and public bodies
We avoid relying solely on anonymous social media posts, unverified rumours or clearly partisan sources for critical factual claims.
Use of Technology and AI
Kitto News may use technology tools, including AI-based tools, to assist with:
- Background research
- Drafting early versions of text
- Grammar and clarity improvements
However:
- All editorial decisions are made by a human editor.
- All articles are reviewed, edited and fact-checked by a human (currently, Editor: Gowhar Nabi) before publication.
- We do not publish unedited or unchecked AI-generated content as news.
Corrections and Updates
If an error is identified in our content, we address it in line with our Correction Policy. In summary:
- Minor corrections (e.g., spelling of a name, minor numerical errors that do not change the overall meaning) are corrected as soon as possible.
- Significant corrections that change the understanding of the story are clearly marked on the article, with details of what was changed.
- Updates that add new information without changing the original core are labelled as “Update”.
Readers are encouraged to report possible errors or missing context by emailing kittonews@gmail.com with the URL of the article and details of the issue.
Commitment to Improvement
Fact-checking is an ongoing process. We regularly review our methods and aim to improve our practices as standards, tools and expectations evolve.