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

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.

Before you press SEND, take a moment. Ask yourself: ✅ Is this information accurate? ✅ Who is the source? ✅ Is the headline trying to shock or provoke me? Let's continue jointly making digital spaces safer and smarter for everyone. #FactsMatter #FumbuaUkweli

🛑 Stop. Reflect. Verify. It's easy to hit "send" without a second thought. Sensational headlines and emotionally manipulative content thrive on our collective impulse to react quickly. But true information integrity is demonstrated through discernment.

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

📣 Misinformation is shaping public opinion, and not always for the better. Join our Information Integrity Clinic on June 26 at Baraza Media Lab Nakuru to build tools for trusted storytelling. 🕘 2PM-5PM Register: https://t.co/SF9pQH1Ub4 #FumbuaUkweli #FactsMatter @BarazaLab

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

Something is shifting in how creative and civic work is treated in Kenya. It’s not new, but it is becoming harder to ignore. We’ve put together a short reflection on recent arrests of filmmakers, a developer, and a writer—and what they signal about the shrinking space to create,

Madaraka Day calls us to reckon. Not just with the past, but with how we carry it forward. In today’s Kenya, the meaning of self-rule continues to evolve. In how communities organise, in the stories we tell, in the ways people come together to inform, support, and imagine

This #WorldPressFreedomDay, it's a good time to revisit Pressed Freedom, a documentary about the media's place in Kenya, by @AfUncensored.

All four filmmakers—Nick Wambugu, Brian Adagala,Chris Wamae, and Mark Karubiu—who were arrested yesterday in connection with the production of #BloodParliament have now been released. @johnallannamu had an interview with them, which we’ll be publishing shortly. Photo and video

Here’s to the creatives behind the lens, the pen, and the brush. To the storytellers preserving our heritage through music and art. To those who write, draw, sing, film, craft, and design the narratives that remind us who we are and who we’re becoming. Your stories are our

Kenya’s femicide crisis reveals deeper patterns of manipulation, both in personal relationships and in governance. @_Drealtalk_ shares how narcissistic abuse connects to femicide in Kenya and why healing is essential to civic participation. Full video📲

This conversation was just the beginning. The work to uphold credible storytelling continues. By strengthening these practices, we can build a more informed, responsible, and trustworthy media space. #FumbuaUkweli @BarazaLab

On March 21, we connected with content creators, bloggers, and journalists in Mombasa to address Information integrity in the digital space. We explored tools to verify images, videos, and audio, and discussed how accurate reporting builds trust. @BarazaLab #FactsMatter

Mombasa creatives, let’s change the game! Join us for a cybersecurity clinic on 21st March at @BarazaLab Mombasa for a conversation on the information landscape, and learn how to fact-check, verify, and create ethical content. Register now! https://t.co/hHMA2beD6D @BarazaLab

Every effort matters 💪🏾 According to data from the World Economic Forum, at our current pace, reaching gender parity won’t happen until 2158, which is nearly five generations away! Let's stand united to build an inclusive environment where every contribution makes a difference.

“We have a good constitution but in the wrong hands.” – @CrystalAsige ⏪️ Flashback to #ThePeopleMay town hall conversation in partnership with @TSNRAfrica by @semabox, Mark Masai, and @AfUncensored, where we explored the trajectory of our constitution. #FumbuaFriday @BarazaLab

We join all Kenyans in celebrating Justice Mugambi’s historic ruling championed by @HakiKNCHR, decriminalizing attempted suicide and marking a major milestone in mental health advocacy in Kenya. Research conducted by Baraza Media Lab analyzed how media and online coverage of

We're back! The Lab is officially open for 2025, and we couldn't be more excited to open our doors to you. We hope you all had a restful, fun-filled holiday period and are rejuvenated for the new year with all its new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We've got