Media Focus on Africa

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.

The People Dialogue Festival is on! #PDF2026 #FormNiDialogue

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 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

#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

@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: unesdoc.unesco.org/ark:/48223/pf0…

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.

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

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,

"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

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

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

An important and timely community initiative made possible through the support of Canada Fund for local Initiatives #CFLI #GenderEquality #FilamuDada @CanHCKenya @HCCanKenya

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.

✨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 👉shorturl.at/LDyDP

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 - mediafocusonafrica.org/?news=phase-2-… #MediaForChange

Media representation of women matters. If we want to see more women in leadership, girls need to see more women leaders in media. In this regard, MFA is excited to announce a new partnership with @USEmbassyKenya through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program #GenderEquality

🎊🎉 Happy New Year 2025! 🎉 Here’s to a year of impactful storytelling, collaboration, and positive change. Thank you for being part of our journey! #HappyNewYear2025

MFA wishes you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! We thank all our partners and friends for their contribution in making 2024 a good year for us and our many beneficiaries. Looking forward to a great and fruitful 2025.