Uzalendo News has established itself as one of Kenya’s most distinctive independent digital outlets, committed to reporting that informs, questions and inspires. Founded with the idea that journalism should give a platform to voices too often overlooked, it has become a trusted source of political analysis, governance coverage, business reporting, cultural features and human interest stories. Its guiding principle is simple: journalism in the public interest. The newsroom is driven by the belief that credible reporting can strengthen democracy, hold leaders to account and encourage civic participation. Integrity, fairness and accountability are the values that shape its editorial choices, whether in covering national politics, breaking stories from the counties, or celebrating everyday change-makers in local communities. Unlike many traditional outlets, Uzalendo News has built its presence by embracing the digital space, reaching audiences where they are most active. Its strong connection with Kenya’s youthful population, through social media and interactive content, has helped it develop a reputation as a reader-focused organisation that values dialogue as much as delivery. Alongside this, it has continued to invest in development journalism, amplifying stories of resilience, innovation and community action. Uzalendo News is also looking forward. The organisation is expanding into multimedia storytelling and working to mentor the next generation of journalists, giving them the skills and space to pursue bold, independent reporting. Its ambition is not only to tell stories, but to shape the national conversation: to give readers the context they need, the voices they might otherwise not hear, and the chance to see how change can be made. Uzalendo News aims to remain more than a media platform. A place for civic engagement, and a catalyst for positive transformation.

Source: Code for Africa

Last updated date: July 2026

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya
Year the organization started publishing:
2016
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
International
Countries of coverage:
Kenya

Content

Editorial coverage:
Generalist, focused on multiple topics
Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Politics
Technology
Economy and business
Lifestyle
Entertainment and culture
Journalism genres:
Essays
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Live coverage of events
Crowdsourcing
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Messaging service
Social media platforms
Podcast
Mobile app
YouTube
WhatsApp
Twitter
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok
LinkedIn

Audience and reach

Social media audience

Facebook number of followers:
196,000
Twitter number of followers:
7,270
Instagram number of followers:
24,300
YouTube number of followers:
124,000
Tiktok number of followers:
165,300

Management and team

Founders

Female:
1
Male:
2
Founders:
Gerald Gekara Daniel Mulila Faith Mutete
Directors:
Gerald Gekara - Chief Editor Daniel Mulila - Co Founder Faith Mutete - Co Founder

Team

Full-time employees:
10
Part-time employees:
5
Freelancers or consultants:
3
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit

Why is this profile included?

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