Media Focus on Africa

Supporting communities & media in Kenya and Uganda. Running #MsPresident Reality TV Series| Annual #KenyaMediaWeek #MediaMattersKE Roundtables | @MFAUganda

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

Here is the link to the questionnaire;

https://t.co/6mO1Riiuo9

Thank you.

[Canada in Kenya, Somalia and Uganda @CanHCKenya]

Journalism is NOT a crime.

Truth matters.
Facts matter.

Today.
Tomorrow.
Every day.

#Canada 🇨🇦 stands for #PressFreedom.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in commemorating #WorldPressFreedomDay.
#WPFD2026

[Media Focus on Africa Uganda @MFAUganda]

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡, 𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞.
Following yesterday’s World Press Freedom Day celebrations, we remain committed to championing a free press as a driver of social change and a foundation for a peaceful future.
#WPFDUG2026 #WorldPressFreedom #NewMonth

[Media Focus on Africa Uganda @MFAUganda]

We join the world in celebrating the remarkable women who shape powerful stories, amplify essential voices, and drive social change across communities.

Happy Women's Day.

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

The People Dialogue Festival is on!
#PDF2026
#FormNiDialogue

[The People Dialogue Festival (PDF) @thePDFestival]

🌍 Get ready, Kenya! The 8th edition of the People Dialogue Festival is coming!

From 4th to 7th March 2026, Nairobi will host Kenya’s flagship civic engagement platform, bringing together citizens, political leaders, civil society, private sector actors, and development partners for inclusive, issue-based dialogue on the country’s democratic governance and sustainable development.

✨ This year’s theme - “Building a Collaborative Democracy for Kenya’s Sustainable Future”” spotlights the power of cooperation, accountability, and citizen-centered solutions in shaping a stronger, more inclusive Kenya.

📢 Join us as we explore key issues, share innovative ideas, and strengthen relationships that will drive Kenya forward. Stay tuned for updates and ways to participate!

#PDF2026
#FormNiDialogue

[The Elephant @theelephantinfo]

The @africamediafest returns for its fourth edition, bringing together journalists, editors, storytellers, creators, and media builders from across the continent and the diaspora.

What began in 2023 as a regional experiment has grown into a dynamic convening of 1,900+ participants and 200+ speakers from 26+ countries all exploring the urgent questions shaping the future of media: how it is produced, funded, distributed, and sustained.

Over two days of conversation, learning, and collaboration, this year’s festival expands pathways for participation across Africa and beyond, creating space for innovation, creativity, and collective reflection on the opportunities and challenges facing the industry today.

@theelephantinfo is proud to be part of this growing community working to reimagine African storytelling and strengthen media ecosystems.
#AfricaMediaFestival2026
#AMF2026
#ResilientStorytelling

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

#WorldRadioDay

[Media Focus on Africa Uganda @MFAUganda]

🇺🇬#Kuladiyo! #Kuradeyio! This #WorldRadioDay we celebrate our radio partners & journalists who we work with to #connect communities, #create #content & pursue #mediaviability. Local radio must be supported to rightly use #AI as a tool to strengthen their role in a digital world

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

Media Focus on Africa joins the nation in mourning the passing of Rt. Hon. @RailaOdinga

We extend our condolences to his family, loved ones, friends and supporters.

May God be a source of peace and strength during this difficult time.

#KenyaMourns #RailaOdinga

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

#WorldPressFreedomDay is a reminder that a free press is the cornerstone of democracy. The 2025 World Press Freedom Index ranks countries by level of press freedom & encourages citizens to defend press freedom in their countries. Check your country's status below
#PressFreedomDay

[UNESCOsouthernAfrica #Education #Sciences #Culture @unescoROSA]

@UNESCO is excited to introduce a "Journey through the MILtiverse" – a comprehensive Media and Information Literacy (MIL) toolkit designed to support youth organizations in integrating MIL into their strategies, policies and actions.

Access toolkit here: https://t.co/PJ6FgHNyTq

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

Thank you for the recognition. We are honoured and inspired to continue with the work we have been doing for nearly two decades – for the good of our communities in Kenya and Africa at large.

[Budget Talk Global (BTG) @BudgeTalkGlobal]

In an era where social media and information democratization are reshaping narratives, addressing disinformation in public finance has never been more crucial.
Session 8 #PFMvillage at #PDF2025 focused on leveraging open data and transparency to combat misinformation/disinformation in Public Finance Management.

📌 Key insights were as follows:

🗣Harrison Manga from @Media_Focus pointed out that disinformation flourishes in situations where there is a lack of understanding of the Public Financial Management (PFM) cycle. He emphasized the critical role of the media in simplifying complex financial processes for the public. However, he also highlighted that many media practitioners lack sufficient knowledge of PFM, which undermines their capacity to effectively educate and inform citizens.

@Edward_Kalya from @elfafrica1 defined the nuances between disinformation (deliberately spreading falsehoods), misinformation (unintentionally sharing inaccuracies), and malinformation (spreading true information in a misleading context, with malicious intent).
He stressed that recognizing these differences is essential for understanding the nature of the information being disseminated and how different types of falsehoods impact public discourse.

Keith Muhati from @ayt_org discussed the increasing engagement of the youth in advocating for accountability within government.
He pointed out that young people are increasingly participating in fact-checking efforts, demanding transparency, and holding elected officials accountable for their decisions, thereby playing a pivotal role in shaping the conversation around public finance.

Emeka Mayaka @Emeka_Mayaka Managing editor @PeopleDailyKe, noted that the finance bill acts not just as a political tool but also as a crucial resource allocation instrument. He urged the media and civil society to be vigilant and proactive in identifying politicians who may misinform the public, asserting that true accountability requires both accurate information and an engaged electorate that understands their rights.

Eric Mugendi @mougendi, Senior editor, @AfUncensored, encouraged journalists to focus their investigations on essential issues surrounding public finance, rather than getting sidetracked by political sensationalism. He warned that government distractions often divert public attention away from critical discussions about the misuse of resources, stressing the need for an informed populace that can demand accountability.

The key outcome of Session 8 discussions was— to effectively counter disinformation, the government, media, and civil society must collaborate to enhance transparency and accountability in public finance. Additionally, prioritizing a citizen fact-checking culture is essential to ensure that ongoing and inclusive budget discussions utilize performance metrics for accountability during elections.

#Accountability #Kenya #PDFestival #BTG #Tech4Budgets #TubongeBudgets #FormNiDialogue #PFM4Change #PFM #GovTech #BudgetTalkGlobal #FiscalFuture #PDFestival2025 #PFMVillage2025 #FiscalResilience #PublicFinance #PDFestival2025

[Every Girl’s Dream (EGD) @GirlEgd]

Yesterday, in partnership with @Media_Focus Africa and as part of their project “Filamu za Akina Dada Uongozini,” we held a dialogue with community members on women and leadership. The event saw the participation of several stakeholders,

[Africa Youth Trust @ayt_org]

"Kenyans should chose leaders who have interest of Kenyans at heart and do not see public participation as a formality" Harrison Manga - Media Focus #FormNiDialogue #EmpoweringGenerations @Media_Focus @thePDFestival

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

A Million Hugs CBO is doing great work on governance, women rights and mental health in the Gusii Region. Happy to have partnered with them on this initiative. Thank you
@CanHCKenya
for the support. #CFLI #GenderEquality #FilamuDada #CommunityDialogues #KisiiCounty

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

Thank you Deputy Governor of Nandi County Dr. @YulitiCheruiyot & the County leadership for being part of this great initiative. Also grateful to our local partner Nandi Women Network & our Development partner The Canada Fund for Local Initiatives #CFLI #GenderEquality #FilamuDada

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

An important and timely community initiative made possible through the support of Canada Fund for local Initiatives #CFLI

#GenderEquality #FilamuDada

@CanHCKenya @HCCanKenya

[INUKA Community Developers Network @CDNet_Kenya]

Last week,in partnership with @Media_Focus,We hosted a community screening and dialogue dubbed "Filamu Dada"-Promoting debate and perception change on women leadership in communities through film in kendubay Town, Homabay County.
@USEmbassyKenya
#filamudada

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

Today is #WorldRadioDay. Radio is still by far the most dominant mass medium in Kenya. We work with Radio to amplify voices of the marginalized in our communities & to share knowledge that has potential to greatly improve the quality of life for Kenyan’s and Africans in general.

[UN Women Kenya @unwomenkenya]

✨Did you know?

The Filamu Dada Initiative is amplifying the voices of Kenyan women leaders through powerful documentaries.

Supported by @unwomenkenya & funded by @CanHCKenya,🇨🇦 Filamu Dada promotes #genderequality in #leadership.

Our article has more 👉https://t.co/G1jX0S0Bx5

[Media Focus on Africa @Media_Focus]

2. The @USEmbassyKenya grant will make it possible to do county-level public screenings of the Filamu Dada films combined with interactive discussions on women leadership & #GenderEquality. More on Filamu Dada & the initiative here - https://t.co/acExoK4mWf #MediaForChange