Training & Mentorship
We deliver workshops and ongoing mentorship in data journalism, multimedia storytelling, investigative reporting, and editorial standards.
About AFJ
The Association of Freelance Journalists Kenya (AFJ) is a registered non-profit organization founded in 2014 to empower, protect, and elevate freelance journalists across Kenya and the East Africa region.
Our Mission
To equip freelance journalists with skills, technology, and platforms to produce critical, fact-based journalism that strengthens public accountability and promotes democracy.
Our Vision
To lead data journalism and public-interest storytelling in Kenya and beyond, fostering an informed society grounded in truth, transparency, and dignity.
What We Do
Safety & Protection
We provide digital security training, physical safety protocols, legal guidance, and psychosocial support tailored to the unique risks freelance journalists face.
Networks & Opportunities
We connect journalists with editors, publishers, and international partners to amplify their work and create sustainable income opportunities. Through our online publication TalkAfrica, we provide a platform for members to showcase their storytelling.
Online Publication
We operate TalkAfrica (www.talkafrica.co.ke), AFJ's dedicated online publication that amplifies high-impact, public-interest stories from freelance journalists across Kenya and East Africa, focusing on accountability, data-driven storytelling, and press freedom.
Our Values
- Truth & Accuracy — We champion fact-based reporting that serves the public interest.
- Press Freedom — We defend the right to report without fear of retaliation.
- Solidarity — We stand together with journalists facing threats or persecution.
- Professionalism — We uphold high ethical standards across all our work.
Our Platform: TalkAfrica
AFJ runs TalkAfrica (www.talkafrica.co.ke), an online publication that amplifies voices from across Kenya and East Africa. TalkAfrica provides a platform for freelance journalists to publish impactful stories, data-driven reports, and investigative pieces that serve the public interest. AFJ members have opportunities to contribute to TalkAfrica and reach wider audiences.
Leadership
AFJ is led by an elected Executive Committee and supported by a dedicated secretariat. Meet our leadership team on the Our Team page.