Christine Mungai, News Editor at The Continent, delivers her
remarks during the 2025 Africa Media Festival (AMF). Taking place on February
25-26 in Nairobi, AMF is Africa’s leading convening of media leaders,
journalists, content creators, policymakers, and innovators shaping the future
of media on the continent.
NAIROBI, February 23, 2026, The
Africa Media Festival (AMF) will take place in Nairobi on Feb. 25–26, bringing
together more than 500 media leaders, editors, creators and policymakers at a
time when African newsrooms are grappling with shrinking revenues, regulatory
pressure and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence-driven content.
Organised
by Nairobi based Baraza Media Lab, the festival will focus on practical
solutions to challenges facing journalism across the continent, including
sustainability, innovation, policy frameworks and the growth of the creator
economy.
Held
under the theme “Resilient Storytelling: Reimagining Media Freedom,” the
event aims to position Africa’s media sector as a driver of new approaches to
storytelling and public interest journalism.
“AMF
is not a ceremonial conference. It is a space where Africa’s media leaders come
together to confront hard truths and co-create solutions that can sustain
journalism for the next generation,” said Martie Mtange, curator at Baraza
Media Lab.
A
key component of the event is the Africa Media Awards (AMA), an independent
recognition platform delivered in partnership with The Africa Editors Forum and
Journalists for Human Rights. The 2026 edition will introduce a “Creator
for Good Award,” reflecting the growing role of digital creators in
shaping public discourse and driving social impact.
Confirmed
speakers include Will Church of Thomson Reuters, Joy Lusige of ZDF, Francesca
Ekondaho of the Pulitzer Center and Anita Eboigbe of Big Cabal Media, among
others.
The
festival has grown rapidly since its launch, with the 2025 edition attracting
participants from more than 26 countries and over 200 speakers.
Daniel Kalinaki, General Manager for Editorial at Nation Media Group–Uganda, addresses more than 500 delegates at the 2025 Africa Media Festival in Nairobi. The two-day festival, slated for February 25–26, is expected to host over 300 participants in Nairobi, Kenya.
About Baraza Media Lab
Founded in 2019, Baraza Media Lab is a media and creative hub that
supports independent media, creators, and technologists through funding,
training, and collaboration. Its mission is to build a sustainable, ethical,
and inclusive media ecosystem in Kenya and re-imagine the future of African
media.
Baraza Media Lab is a growing community where Africa’s media and creative minds come together to create, connect, and inspire. We create spaces where ideas are realized, relationships are strengthened, and meaningful change begins with bold conversations. Anchored in inclusion and a shared commitment to impactful storytelling, Baraza empowers media and creatives to craft narratives that reflect society, challenge perspectives, and ignite new possibilities across the continent and beyond. For more information, visit www.barazalab.com
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