Talk Africa is a dynamic multimedia platform showcasing bold, development-driven stories from freelance journalists across the continent. Since 2015, we've spotlighted critical issues in health, agriculture, climate change, tech, gender, and extractivism through the lens of local reporters in DR Congo, South Africa, Uganda, Tanzania, and beyond. We break barriers: When newsrooms can't run important stories, Talk Africa steps in. Our freelancers deliver sharp, fact-checked journalism that informs and sparks change. Some of our investigative stories have been supported by top-tier partners like Earth Journalism Network, European Journalism Fund, National Geographic, and Transparency International. We're elevating African voices one investigative piece at a time. **Real Stories. Local Reporters. Continental Impact.**

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2015
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Kenya
South Africa

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Education
Environment
Technology
Economy and business
Health and well-being
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Chronicles and non-fiction
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
1,200
Twitter number of followers:
581

Management and team

Founders

Female:
2
Male:
2
Founders:
Mary Mwendwa Winnie Kmau
Directors:
Mary Mwendwa, managing eidtor, winnie kamau , managing editor, Steve buist- investigative editor, Evans sege, finance, christopher owiti, social media, Kevin Kavai, tech

Team

Full-time employees:
6
Part-time employees:
3
Freelancers or consultants:
15
Volunteers:
7

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Hybrid model (more than one nonprofit or for-profit)

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