Kurunzi News is an independent Kenyan media organization that produces daily journalism with a strong emphasis on investigative reporting and public accountability, and good governance. Founded in 2017, the outlet publishes national, county and African regional news alongside world coverage, offering politics, business, sports, culture, health and human-interest journalism. It combines breaking news with in-depth analysis, opinion pieces and editorials from contributors and subject-matter experts to help readers interpret governance, developments and policy impacts. The organization targets Kenyan readers at home and in the diaspora, as well as audiences interested in East African political and social affairs. Kurunzi operates a mixed digital publishing model that includes written features, exclusive interviews, video content and documentary-style reporting. Editorially, it emphasizes holding public institutions and leaders to account and highlighting governance, corruption and social-justice issues. Kurunzi also produces lifestyle and service journalism—covering topics such as health, food and gardening—alongside investigative exposés and local reporting. The outlet solicits reader support and donations to sustain independent journalism and maintains a newsroom of experienced journalists and contributors. While no major external awards are listed publicly, Kurunzi positions itself as a growing, multimedia newsroom in Nairobi that combines investigative ambition with broad topical coverage for a general news audience. Its stated priorities include accuracy, balanced reporting and deep analysis aimed at informing public debate and improving civic oversight.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2017
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Ghana
Kenya
Senegal
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Politics
Technology
Sports
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Entrepreneurship
Economy and finance
Feminism
LGBTIQ+
Ethnic minorities
Religious minorities
DEIA: Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Opinion
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Explanatory journalism
Fact-checking
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Radio streaming
Podcast
Mobile app
YouTube
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
1,700
Twitter number of followers:
10,565
YouTube number of followers:
1,600
Tiktok number of followers:
2

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
1
Founders:
Milton Nyakundi- https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-milton-nyakundi-oriku-280948123/ Rebecca Gitu (1986 - 2018)
Directors:
Milton Nyakundi Oriku Raphael Musyoki Gregory Isalu Aloys Michael

Team

Full-time employees:
4
Part-time employees:
7
Freelancers or consultants:
13
Volunteers:
7

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

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