The Youthing Magazine

https://theyouthingmagazine.co.ke
The Youthing Magazine is a youth-oriented digital media outlet that produces reporting, features and multimedia content aimed primarily at Gen Z and young adults in Kenya. Its editorial scope spans environment, technology, health, lifestyle, entertainment and social issues, with a particular emphasis on topics and opportunities that affect young people’s careers, wellbeing and civic engagement. The organisation operates as both a publishing platform and a community hub: it publishes written articles, curates podcasts, promotes events and highlights grants, fellowships and other opportunities for youth development. Content formats include news and analysis, personal essays, interviews, reviews and thematic podcast series produced by young contributors. The Youthing Magazine also promotes creator participation through its Youthing Chat mobile app (available on Google Play), which the organisation uses to encourage networking, talent exposure and peer-to-peer conversations. Editorial tone is youthful and conversational, often blending lifestyle and advocacy angles — for example, reporting that connects environmental justice, land rights and carbon credit debates to local youth experiences. Beyond journalism, the organisation positions itself as a connector: it lists and promotes events, runs community-focused features and supports emerging voices by providing publication and podcasting opportunities. Its output is primarily English-language and targeted at digitally engaged youth across Kenya. Public contact points and contributor guidance are provided for collaborations, media inquiries and advertising, underscoring a small-staff or contributor-driven model common to independent digital magazines.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2018
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
National

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Science
Environment
Technology
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Reviews
Interviews and reporting
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Social media platforms
Podcast
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
367
Twitter number of followers:
2,927
Instagram number of followers:
7,792
Tiktok number of followers:
333

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Ian Elroy Ogonji
Directors:
Ian Elroy Ogonji

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
Non-profit

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