Africa Uncensored

In 2023, Majority Party Chief Sylvanus Osoro admitted to bribing members of other parties to skip the vote on the Finance Bill. Allegations of threats and vote rigging have further eroded public confidence in MPs representing their interests. This report done by OdipoDev in partnership with Africa Data Hub highlights how different MPs voted on the 2023 and 2024 Finance Bills, revealing a significant disconnect between Parliament and the people.

Produced in partnership with The Institute for Social Accountability Tisa Kenya, #FangsofCorruption tells the tragic story of Nancy, an 11-year-old who died from a snake bite because the nearest hospital lacked antivenom. This story exposes how poor budget management and unpaid bills hinder access to essential services, costing lives. Watch the full documentary here: https://lnkd.in/d3m8HWfj

Even as the government sets ambitious goals in its annual budget, pending bills from suppliers, low absorption rates, and poor financial management compound the challenges faced by Kenyans seeking essential public services. Produced in partnership with Tisa Kenya, we tell the story of Nancy, a girl who lost her life after a snake bite, revealing how a broken system is costing Kenyans their lives. Watch the full documentary here: https://lnkd.in/d3m8HWfj 4o

How true is the claim by Kenya's First Lady that Ugandans do not plant crops using fertilisers?

This year's #WorldPressFreedomDay theme highlights the crucial role of journalism in addressing the global environmental crisis. From floods in Kenya to extreme weather worldwide, journalists are on the front lines informing the world about the adverse effects of Climate change. As we celebrate press freedom, let's ensure journalists can report freely to drive positive change. Happy #WorldPressFreedomDay2024 from us at Africa Uncensored.

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗴𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱. 🧠  Thomson’s panel at this year's International Journalism Festival, Dr. Jon Roozenbeek from the University of Cambridge's Social-Decision Making Lab, John-Allan Namu of Africa Uncensored, and Charlotte M. of Bellingcat discussed innovative strategies to combat misinformation. Learn how 'prebunking' and deeper audience understanding could transform your newsroom's approach to disinformation: https://bit.ly/3Jt9JuS    #Journalism #Disinformation #DigitalResilience #AI #Elections2024 #IJF24 

By the time you finish reading this post, Kenya will have racked up another Ksh 1 million ($7500) in #interest on its national #debt. Yes, you read that right—just the interest! Our interest per SECOND is 25,162 Ksh! More numbers: -Debt Per Citizen (as of May 2023): Ksh 175,802 - Kenya’s Debt-to-GDP Ratio: 72.4% - Annual Interest: Ksh 680 billion -GDP: Ksh 13.37 trillion - Population (2023): 55.1 million If there is one thing you do today: Check out the 'Debt Clock: Kenya’s Ticking Debt Bomb' by Africa Uncensored for a real-time countdown of what we owe.. really unsettling feeling Let's not even dive into how the funds were used—corruption, questionable projects, you name it. What I want to understand is: How are currency fluctuations impacting our debt? What’s the real cost of the debt vs. the interest we've paid? Are there any solutions beyond hiking taxes? What about rethinking international financial structures? Is this sustainable? What do you think? https://lnkd.in/dgEHck9Y

Attention drug abuse management and rehabilitation professionals! Our recent documentary, "Punish or Pardon, narrated and produced by Raquel Muigai, sheds light on Kenya's upcoming plan to introduce a drug amnesty policy for addicts. This groundbreaking policy aims to differentiate between addicts and traffickers, offering them rehabilitation instead of incarceration. What implications might this hold? As stakeholders, how can we ensure this policy serves its purpose effectively and doesn't inadvertently harm those it seeks to help? Share your insights below: #PunishorPardon Here's the link, in case you missed it: https://lnkd.in/drGC2Tki

Exciting news! Journalism students from Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST) had the privilege of learning from the Africa Uncensored team in a series of workshops covering various aspects of media production and storytelling. From story ideation and scripting, cinematography, podcasting, project planning, video editing, and digital journalism, the students gained valuable insights and hands-on experience in investigative journalism that will serve them well in their future careers. A special highlight was the screening of "Fertile Deception," a thought-provoking story by Africa Uncensored, which left a lasting impact on the student community. We extend our gratitude to the journalism faculty and student leadership for granting us the opportunity to impart knowledge and influence the journalism community at Meru University of Science and Technology (MUST)

The team from Africa Uncensored after a screening of our story #FertileDeception before the Senate Committee on Agriculture.