Baraza Media Lab

On May 2, 2024, to commemorate World Press Freedom Day, Baraza Media Lab hosted a panel discussion themed "Press Freedom: A Voice for Climate Action." The panelists included: ✔️Rosemary Mwangi - Manager of Content Regulation at the Communications Authority of Kenya ✔️Rosalia Omungo - CEO of the Kenya Editors' Guild ✔️John-Allan Namu - Investigative journalist and Founder of Africa Uncensored ✔️Beryl Ringos - MPRSK - Multimedia Content Producer at Standard Group PLC Ushahidi's Monitoring, Evaluation and Implementation Officer, Joseph Kirai attended the session and shared some key takeaways: ✅Journalists were urged to weave climate change aspects in their narratives to enhance understanding and engagement. ✅The importance of including overlooked and underrepresented groups in climate conversations was emphasized to foster broader awareness. ✅Media plays a crucial role in elucidating connections between climate change and societal issues like unemployment, aiding effective responses. ✅Africa, facing severe climate impacts, was urged to lead the global conversation on climate change due to its unique challenges. As an example of action in the climate change space, Ushahidi's collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in Tana River stands out. Through leveraging technology and collaboration, we are empowering communities in climate resilience, exemplifying our commitment to making a tangible impact. Learn more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/d2E8xyp4 We extend our gratitude to Baraza Media Lab for the invite and look forward to more conversations that shape how we respond to issues arising from climate change and drive meaningful climate action. #PressFreedom #ClimateAction #WorldPressFreedomDay

Baraza Media Lab and Afrokidz Trust are delighted to present another edition of the Kids Lit Club - a monthly series where your child can explore the magic of storytelling! This May, join us for a fun-filled session featuring acclaimed author and journalist Ng'ang'a Mbugua! Get ready for: • Captivating book readings by the author • Interactive games & activities to bring the stories to life • Singing & dancing for a celebration of words Limited slots are available. Register here: https://bit.ly/BML-5KLC24 #KidsLitClub #BookClub #Storytelling #BarazaCommunity

Join us for the Baraza Creatives Series: Music Edition featuring a fireside chat with Kenyan music icon, Charisma! Charisma will be taking us on a deep dive through his inspiring creative journey, moderated by Kwamboka Mwasi. Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/BML-5BCS-24 #BarazaCreativesSeries #Creatives #Music

Introducing, “Live from Nairobi: Shaping Africa’s Future in Media” - a series of perspectives shared during the recent edition of Africa Media Festival. Told, captured, and transcribed by the multifaceted writer and photographer Marcus Olang'. There was an inimitable vibrance pulsing around #AMF2024 in Nairobi, Kenya, with storytellers, creators and innovators from across the continent converging to share ideas, celebrate innovation and explore the ever-evolving landscape of African media. All these voices in one location offered up an incredibly rare and precious opportunity. From established voices to rising stars, from practised practitioners to nascent change-makers, we sought to capture a glimpse of the experiences through the eyes and voices of those present. In this series, we will share the interviews of attendees and speakers, diving into the diversity of perspectives on the themes, workshops and sentiments coursing through #AMF2024. So join us as we delve into the heart of #AMF2024, through your perspectives - one voice at a time. For now, dive into the Africa Media Festival 2024 Report to read up on the insights and takeaways that emerged from this year’s edition here: https://lnkd.in/dinrb6qS 📸Portraits of AMF attendees captured by Malindi KE based photographer, Davidson Randu.

PodConnect is back this month and for our second event we are focusing on Building Community Around Your Podcast. Come join us on Thursday 23rd May from 5pm to 8pm at Baraza Media Lab as we share strategies on how to grow your podcast audience and how to effectively engage your community. We are really excited for the speaker that we have joining us as well! Space is limited so register today https://lnkd.in/d-DiaJGN and join us for an opportunity to learn and connect with the vibrant podcast community. #CommunityEvent #PodcasterEvent #PodConnect

In a country with many people looking for scarce and dignified job opportunities, the chances of getting a job largely depend on whom you know. Most people would greatly appreciate any information about a job, funding or fellowship opportunities. We at Baraza Media Lab receive numerous opportunity requests from people while at the same time also receiving a lot of open opportunities to share with our community. So, we decided to solve our internal challenge by creating an opportunity board for media and creatives across Africa. We aim to solve job information asymmetry by amalgamating all the open roles on the opportunity board. Please visit it to find and share opportunities for your gigs or quick creative and media needs. We will post them and share them with our community of over 3,000 creatives and media in Africa. CC HEVA Fund SemaBOX Africa SNDBX | The Village Experts Mercy Corps Jobtech Alliance

We’re proud to introduce the #BarazaOpportunityBoard (Beta), a platform designed to bridge the gap between talented media practitioners and creatives and the wealth of career opportunities available across Africa. We recognize the current landscape – limited job availability and fragmented job boards for creatives and media professionals. The #BarazaOpportunityBoard is our solution, actively transforming us into a more impactful resource for our community. This board goes beyond traditional job postings. From internships and full-time positions to freelance opportunities,residencies, and fellowships - it will feature a diverse range of openings. Explore the current positions at Baraza Media Lab for a Research & Policy Manager, Visual Design Lead, Deputy Curator, and Head of Operations & Programs. Visit jobs.barazalab.com to explore current openings. #BarazaMediaLab #BarazaOpportunityBoard

Today at Baraza Media Lab's #WorldPressFreedomDay event, we shine a spotlight on the critical nexus between press freedom and climate change. This is a crucial moment to delve into the challenges journalists face and emphasize the need for accurate, impactful storytelling in climate reporting. #PressFreedom #ClimateReporting #BarazaMediaLab Recent floods in Kenya are highlighting the urgent reality of climate change. Despite Africa's relatively low emissions, the continent's vulnerability underscores the vital role of media coverage in driving awareness and action. Baraza Media Lab remains steadfast in supporting responsible climate reporting and media freedom, empowering journalists to make a meaningful impact. #MediaImpact #ClimateChange #JournalismEmpowerment The theme of this year's World Press Freedom Day resonates profoundly in Africa, where climate change is an immediate threat affecting daily lives and livelihoods. The media's role in highlighting these issues cannot be overstated. However, reporting on environmental and climate issues comes with significant risks. Journalists covering these beats often face physical threats, legal challenges, and misinformation obstacles. Climate misinformation, fueled by politically motivated campaigns, hampers accurate reporting and public understanding of climate issues. As Rebecca Solnit aptly states, "Every crisis is, in part, a storytelling crisis." Baraza Media Lab believes in the transformative power of storytelling, particularly in addressing the climate crisis. This morning, we were joined by investigative journalist and Founder of Africa Uncensored, John-Allan Namu, CEO of the Kenya Editor's Guild, Rosalia Omungo, Manager of Content Regulation at the Communications Authority of Kenya, Rosemary Mwangi for a crucial conversation on climate change reporting and storytelling. Catch the full discussion on our YouTube channel here: https://lnkd.in/dPzdaHFa

Happy Labour Day! Today, we celebrate the hard work and dedication that keeps our world running. ✊🏾 #BarazaCommunity

The official report from the second edition of the Africa Media Festival is here! This year’s edition followed a different curation process that incorporated ideas and sessions from the broader African media community. We were also keen on having a more “solutions-first” approach which was demonstrated by our preference for workshops, rapid talks and demos over traditional panels. As the conveners of the festival, we are pleased to release this report which features the key learnings and takeaways that emerged. Access the report here: bit.ly/2024AMFReport A special thank you to some of our partners who worked with us to make this second edition a resounding success: Luminate Ford Foundation National Museums of Kenya Google News Initiative International Fund for Public Interest Media International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) Australian High Commission Kenya among others. #AfricaMediaFestival #AMF2024