Ugandan man Moses Haabwa created a viral fake East African currency, shocking the eight-nation East African bloc.

Ugandan man, Moses Haabwa, behind a viral fake East African currency, expressed surprise at its success. Haabwa, who claims to be the overseer of the non-existent "Federal Republic of East Africa Government", released images of specimen notes via social media, which gained over a million views. The eight-nation East African bloc denied the currency's authenticity, while some people debated its design and name.