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New lab opens to boost independent journalism

Nest Global CEO Lawrence Morgan
Nest Global CEO Lawrence Morgan
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A new collaborative workspace dedicated to providing support and resources to help increase the capacity, quality and financial sustainability of independent journalism and media organisations in Kenya and across the region – Baraza Media Lab – has opened its doors.

The lab is expected to encourage journalists, filmmakers, artists, social media experts and technologists to experiment with, test and build new ways of telling stories, new types of content, publishing platforms and media ventures.

Luminate director of independent media Nishant Lalwani
Luminate director of independent media Nishant Lalwani
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TV personality Waihiga Mwaura
TV personality Waihiga Mwaura
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Metta Nairobi GM Maurice Otieno
Metta Nairobi GM Maurice Otieno
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Guests invited to the launch.
Guests invited to the launch.
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Media personality Uduak Amimo
Media personality Uduak Amimo
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Luminate managing director Africa Ory Okolloh
Luminate managing director Africa Ory Okolloh
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