Africa Uncensored (AUC) is Calling for Trainers: 2025 Investigate 101-2 Training Program
Deadline for Applications: 13 August 2025
Training Dates: 26–28 August 2025 (In-person, Nairobi)
Mentorship Period: September – November 2025
Africa Uncensored (AUC), a leading independent investigative journalism house, is seeking experienced media professionals and subject matter experts to serve as trainers and mentors for the upcoming edition of the Investigate 101-2 Training Program. This initiative is part of the “Journalism for Democracy” project under ForumCiv’s Wajibu Wetu Programme.
The call invites applications from individuals with a strong commitment to democratic values, accountability journalism, mentorship, and media integrity. Trainers will help nurture the next generation of investigative journalists by delivering hands-on instruction, guiding real-world reporting, and mentoring promising early-career reporters.
About the Investigate 101-2 Program
Investigate 101-2 is a practical capacity-building initiative designed to equip early-career journalists in Kenya with the tools and values essential for impactful investigative journalism. The program strengthens ethical reporting practices and promotes community-centered storytelling focused on transparency and social justice.
Through structured workshops and a mentorship phase, participants will learn how to develop, research, and produce high-quality investigative stories in collaboration with seasoned media professionals. The initiative also fosters connections with both legacy media and digital platforms, enhancing long-term media sustainability and civic engagement.
Responsibilities of Selected Trainers
Trainers selected for the program will:
- Design and deliver engaging, practical training sessions in their area of expertise
- Facilitate group work, case studies, and walkthroughs of real investigative stories
- Share tools, resources, and frameworks relevant to ethical and impactful journalism
- Provide post-training mentorship (virtually) to participants from September through November 2025
Training Focus Areas
Africa Uncensored is seeking facilitators with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Investigative Reporting Techniques: Story identification, verification, and sourcing
- Digital and Open Source Research: Tools and strategies for online investigations
- Media Ethics: Legal, ethical, and professional frameworks for journalists
- Safety and Security: Protecting journalists in high-risk environments
- Story Development and Writing: Narrative building and fact structuring
- Multiplatform Journalism: Producing for print, digital, radio, and video
- Pitching and Publishing: Crafting compelling pitches and navigating editorial processes
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is open to:
- Experienced investigative journalists or editors with a strong body of published work
- Media trainers with experience designing and delivering journalism workshops
- Experts in digital security, data journalism, media law, or civic engagement
- Individuals who are passionate about mentorship, youth empowerment, and strengthening democratic values through journalism
Application Requirements
Interested applicants must complete the online application form:
Apply Here
In addition to the form, applicants are required to submit:
- An updated CV, highlighting experience in investigative journalism, facilitation, and/or mentorship
- A cover letter detailing motivation for joining the program and approach to training
- A session proposal (1–2 pages per session) including:
- Proposed session title and focus
- Learning objectives
- Training methodology
- Duration and materials required
Timeline and Commitment
- Application Deadline: 13 August 2025
- Training Dates: 26–28 August 2025 (in-person in Nairobi)
- Mentorship Period: September – November 2025 (virtual guidance and support)
Africa Uncensored will cover logistical costs for selected trainers during the in-person training in Nairobi.
Why Join?
By participating as a trainer in Investigate 101-2, media professionals will have the opportunity to:
- Shape the future of investigative journalism in Kenya
- Support young journalists in producing high-impact, public-interest stories
- Share insights and experiences in a collaborative learning environment
- Contribute to building a more ethical, transparent, and accountable media ecosystem
About Africa Uncensored
Africa Uncensored is a Kenyan-based public interest media house dedicated to exposing truth, uncovering systemic injustices, and holding power to account through deeply reported, well-researched investigative journalism.
Founded and led by journalists, Africa Uncensored upholds values of independence, transparency, and civic responsibility. The organisation partners with local and international institutions to promote media integrity, amplify marginalised voices, and champion democratic ideals.
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