Kenya’s information space has been flooded with tactics meant to silence, mislead and divide. Our new Misinformation Sentiment & Trend Analysis documents how these campaigns operate. Hashtags were deployed to frame protests as chaos and discredit critics, while bots and fake

RT @UsanifuNews: BARAZA MEDIA LAB OPENS NEW CREATIVE HUB IN NAKURU. Baraza Media Lab – Nakuru is now officially open! The newly launched sp….

We’re officially open in Nakuru! 🎉.Last week, we celebrated the soft opening of Baraza Media Lab – Nakuru, a dedicated creative and media hub serving the Nakuru region. Though the space has been operational for several months, this milestone event brought together stakeholders,

We stand with the call for media houses to continue broadcasting with professionalism and without interference. cc: @KenyaEditors @KUJ_Kenya @article19eafric @journalism_EA @JournalistsP @AMWIK @KCA_KENYA @IawrtK @AdjJournalists.

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Ahead of tomorrow’s planned protests, we have updated our digital safety advisory. It reflects recent developments, new tactics, and the continued need for clear, practical ways to reduce risk—especially for creatives, journalists, and civic technologists.

RT @FumbuaKE: 🛑 Stop. Reflect. Verify. It's easy to hit "send" without a second thought. Sensational headlines and emotionally manipulativ….

RT @FumbuaKE: Before you press SEND, take a moment. Ask yourself:.✅ Is this information accurate?.✅ Who is the source?.✅ Is the headline tr….

In 2024, Kenyans took to the streets with calls for accountability, transparency, and justice. The People Power and Protest reflection series opens with @AbigailArunga thinking back on civic resistance, trauma, and the cost of truth-telling. Read more:

On June 27 at Maasai Market in Nakuru, Civic Canvas by Baraza Media Lab will link up with After 5 Street Vibe for a street festival featuring art by Nakuru artists. This edition will commemorate the people's consciousness during the movement, the actions, the voices, and the

The proposed Finance Bill has raised real concerns, especially around digital work and creative livelihoods. At the recent Creative Townhall held at Baraza Media Lab Industrial Area—our newest hub, creatives articulated the deep implications of the proposed tax amendments: The

RT @Afro_Kidz: The Kids Lit Club is a monthly book reading event designed to make storytelling joyful and deeply rooted in African identity….

📌 What are your thoughts on Kenya’s debt model and tax priorities?.Should borrowing continue at this pace? Are our public services being protected?.🎥 Full townhall video:

Borrowing to repay existing debt makes Kenya a riskier and more expensive borrower over time. The Finance Bill 2025 comes in the shadow of 2024’s public pushback—and it will be read later this week.

The result is Kenyans paying more out-of-pocket for services that should be affordable to the public. Our revenue growth has slowed. As long as we run a deficit, our debt will keep rising.

Debt is a rights and dignity issue as much as it's an economic issue- Gladys Mongare (@thekhrc).For every 100 KES the government collects, 60 KES goes to debt repayment. Only 40 KES is left to fund critical services like health and education.

Wanja Maina from The Hummingbird Grassroots Centre noted we lack clarity not just on the total debt but on how much of it directly benefits Kenyans. Are loans being used to generate growth, or just more borrowing?.

Tonight, @semabox and @TSNRAfrica are hosting the #MahesabuKaliKali townhall—unpacking tax policy, public debt, and Kenya’s business environment in light of the proposed 2025 Finance Bill. Let’s dive into some compelling insights 👇🏾

The question now is not whether the work will continue—it will. The question is whether it will continue safely, and whether Kenya is willing to create the conditions to make that possible. Ensuring that digital creatives, technologists, and civic storytellers can operate without