We analyzed all incoming applications for the IiR program to demonstrate the need for Media Innovation support in the region and to call for organisations, governments, and philanthropists to fund media start-ups in East Africa through grants.
Debunk Media is a pioneer in digital media in Africa bringing together journalists, data scientists, filmmakers, illustrators and animators.
The LAM Sisterhood fills the world with stories for African women to feel seen, heard and beloved. Our product is story, and we let the needs of the story dictate the medium
Ona Stories works in the future of storytelling through pioneering the field of immersive storytelling in Tanzania by using virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and a range of 360 visual content.
Minority Africa is a digital publication providing solutions content on African minority communities and persons using Data, Immersive and Mobile journalism.
The Debunk team helps to demystify fake information in the media and in communities through tracking misinformation in real time by use of a bot and timely production of multimedia fact-checks.
An aggregator solution that connects all key 5 areas of media viability and produces analyzed data insights that enhance the design of the relevant business models in the media house.
We are committed to building a civically engaged citizenry in Uganda by Providing Ugandans with accurate data about governance and government as a whole.
Our key mandate is to empower the Bunyala fishing community on HIV/AIDS information following the high HIV prevalence in the area.
We use visual art technology including 2D and 3D animations, motion graphic, comics and posters to present health information in a story based, educative and entertaining to the recipient in a digital basis.
OpenSigns Impact Innovation’s mission is to Develop and implement tech Innovations that enable the inclusion of persons with Disabilities in socio-economic development.
The African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ) is a nonprofit media organisation launched in 2019 to provide a new home for investigative journalism in Africa.
Digital Safari is a story telling inbound platform at Shelevision Media Limited, Founded in February 2021 we focuses on Advertising Promoting local tourism in Tanzania especially lake zone using media innovation,
Find inspiring ideas and join the conversation on Innovation for Media Viability in East Africa on our East African Storytelling Site
Report by Aga Khan University’s Media Innovation Centre analyses the country’s millennials and digital natives’ media consumption habits.
By Caleb Chuma
Kenyan media houses continue to reel from the economic downturn that has forced them to scrap some of their operations, reduce the number of staff, and merge some departments, all in a bid to stay afloat. And as EAST Site writer Isaac Swila found out, some, like the Standard Media Group has witnessed talent hemorrhage with journalists yet to be paid for over four months.
By Isaac Swila
For the media to flourish, and the society to have free flow of accurate and verifiable information, journalists, the drivers in the passing of information are expected to be well grounded in laws and the legal aspect pertaining to the job, writes Alfred Ganzo.
By Alfred Ganzo
Pitching provides numerous opportunities for your new or existing business ideas to be discovered and realized; and as Simon Mtabazi writes, some startups have become billion-dollar companies due to efffevie pitches
By Simon Mtabazi
The success you achieve with your media startup business will heavily rely on your reputation as a trustworthy company, and as Nandi Mwiyombella writes, it will also open a new window for customers and potential investors.
By Nandi Mwiyombella
That’s why I think today is such a great space for us to sit back and reflect on the questions that could help us shape the kind of journalism that we want to see in our local and global community.
By Caleb Chuma
The report specifically analysed eight major variables which include: newsroom structure and resources, media ownership and business models, organisational capacity, innovation culture, journalism culture, financial trends and results, content quality and COVID-19.
By Caleb Chuma
There is hope and cautious optimism among Burundian media practitioners that the state of media freedom in the tiny East African country could improve post Pierre Nkurunziza. East Site writer Isaac Swila recently visited Bujumbura and paints the picture of how things are panning out in post Nkurunziza
By Isaac Swila
Mudi, in her role as Media Council of Kenya regional coordinator in charge of Mombasa(covering the entire coastal region), has found herself at the forefront in advocating and fighting to protect journalists’ rights, culminating in her being awarded for her peace efforts in the run-up and during the 2022 general elections in Kenya.
By Isaac Swila
The 2022 general elections have been mentally draining for journalists, some of whom have had to stay on the campaign trail for over a year. Others have had to toy with the tough call of managing teams in the newsroom. East Site’s Isaac Swila and political writer Rawlings Otieno recount their experiences
By Isaac Swila
What role did social media influencers play in the election? What voice did they give in political discourses during and around the election period? And to what extent did political candidates involve the influencers in marketing their manifestos to sway votes in their favour? East Site writer Steven Omondi unpacks the details
By Steve Omondi
The media industry is experiencing enormous transformation as new digital trends emerge. With the vast opportunities that the digital space offers, media owners and content producers must deliberately adapt to how the audience consumes content.
By Moses Mutente
With the increased Digital Technology at the palm of just anybody; there are a lot of information that distort whether deliberately or not highlighting the need of robust Fact0checking as Asha D. Abinallah explains
By Asha D. Abinallah
Is there a danger in media personalities having a vibrant social media presence? Assuming they have a massive media following, should they self-regulate and filter what they post? And when they engage with followers, should their opinions be taken as personal, or does it represent the journalist’s media house? East Site writer Isaac Swila explores
By Isaac Swila
Media stakeholders are raising concerns over the lack of gender-inclusive reporting in East African newsrooms. They want concerted efforts to ensure more female journalists get equal opportunities like their male counterparts.
By Isaac Swila
The partnership will also ensure that local content is curated and distributed to better optimize the product and meet the needs of Kenyan online users.
By Caleb Chuma
The news industry is constantly changing, and in the last few years, User Generated Content (UGC) has become a ubiquitous feature in news sourcing and packaging. However, media houses and journalists need to establish verification and credibility safeguards to avoid the misinformation trap.
By Peter Oduor
Reporting on elections is, for many journalists, an opportunity to establish themselves as reliable political reporters. But the task comes with certain risks, particularly in the East African sub-region.
Stakeholders are now calling for concerted efforts, better planning and preparations for journalists before they are sent out on the field to cover Kenya’s high-stakes August 9 General Elections.
By Isaac Swila
East Africa’s media grapples with a myriad of challenges whenever general elections approach. Not only do editors struggle with balancing the competing political interests, at times at the altar of professionalism, but individual journalists pay dearly, many suffering attacks in the course of their duties.
By Isaac Swila
Find inspiring ideas and join the conversation on Innovation for Media Viability in East Africa on our East African Storytelling Site
Report by Aga Khan University’s Media Innovation Centre analyses the country’s millennials and digital natives’ media consumption habits.
By Caleb Chuma Kenyan media houses continue to reel from the economic downturn that has forced them to scrap some of their operations, reduce the number of staff, and merge some departments, all in a bid to stay afloat. And as EAST Site writer Isaac Swila found out, some, like the Standard Media Group has witnessed talent hemorrhage with journalists yet to be paid for over four months.
By Isaac Swila For the media to flourish, and the society to have free flow of accurate and verifiable information, journalists, the drivers in the passing of information are expected to be well grounded in laws and the legal aspect pertaining to the job, writes Alfred Ganzo.
By Alfred Ganzo Pitching provides numerous opportunities for your new or existing business ideas to be discovered and realized; and as Simon Mtabazi writes, some startups have become billion-dollar companies due to efffevie pitches
By Simon Mtabazi The success you achieve with your media startup business will heavily rely on your reputation as a trustworthy company, and as Nandi Mwiyombella writes, it will also open a new window for customers and potential investors.
By Nandi Mwiyombella That’s why I think today is such a great space for us to sit back and reflect on the questions that could help us shape the kind of journalism that we want to see in our local and global community.
By Caleb Chuma The report specifically analysed eight major variables which include: newsroom structure and resources, media ownership and business models, organisational capacity, innovation culture, journalism culture, financial trends and results, content quality and COVID-19.
By Caleb Chuma There is hope and cautious optimism among Burundian media practitioners that the state of media freedom in the tiny East African country could improve post Pierre Nkurunziza. East Site writer Isaac Swila recently visited Bujumbura and paints the picture of how things are panning out in post Nkurunziza
By Isaac Swila Mudi, in her role as Media Council of Kenya regional coordinator in charge of Mombasa(covering the entire coastal region), has found herself at the forefront in advocating and fighting to protect journalists’ rights, culminating in her being awarded for her peace efforts in the run-up and during the 2022 general elections in Kenya.
By Isaac Swila The 2022 general elections have been mentally draining for journalists, some of whom have had to stay on the campaign trail for over a year. Others have had to toy with the tough call of managing teams in the newsroom. East Site’s Isaac Swila and political writer Rawlings Otieno recount their experiences
By Isaac Swila What role did social media influencers play in the election? What voice did they give in political discourses during and around the election period? And to what extent did political candidates involve the influencers in marketing their manifestos to sway votes in their favour? East Site writer Steven Omondi unpacks the details
By Steve Omondi The media industry is experiencing enormous transformation as new digital trends emerge. With the vast opportunities that the digital space offers, media owners and content producers must deliberately adapt to how the audience consumes content.
By Moses Mutente With the increased Digital Technology at the palm of just anybody; there are a lot of information that distort whether deliberately or not highlighting the need of robust Fact0checking as Asha D. Abinallah explains
By Asha D. Abinallah Is there a danger in media personalities having a vibrant social media presence? Assuming they have a massive media following, should they self-regulate and filter what they post? And when they engage with followers, should their opinions be taken as personal, or does it represent the journalist’s media house? East Site writer Isaac Swila explores
By Isaac Swila Media stakeholders are raising concerns over the lack of gender-inclusive reporting in East African newsrooms. They want concerted efforts to ensure more female journalists get equal opportunities like their male counterparts.
By Isaac Swila The partnership will also ensure that local content is curated and distributed to better optimize the product and meet the needs of Kenyan online users.
By Caleb Chuma The news industry is constantly changing, and in the last few years, User Generated Content (UGC) has become a ubiquitous feature in news sourcing and packaging. However, media houses and journalists need to establish verification and credibility safeguards to avoid the misinformation trap.
By Peter Oduor Reporting on elections is, for many journalists, an opportunity to establish themselves as reliable political reporters. But the task comes with certain risks, particularly in the East African sub-region.
Stakeholders are now calling for concerted efforts, better planning and preparations for journalists before they are sent out on the field to cover Kenya’s high-stakes August 9 General Elections.
By Isaac Swila East Africa’s media grapples with a myriad of challenges whenever general elections approach. Not only do editors struggle with balancing the competing political interests, at times at the altar of professionalism, but individual journalists pay dearly, many suffering attacks in the course of their duties.
By Isaac SwilaThe Editor: Chronicling African Journalism
Pioneers, trendsetters and trailblazers discussing the future of journalism in Africa
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