BBC FUTURE OF JOURNALISM FESTIVAL 2026

July 10, 2026:  It was an honour to keynote the BBC Future of Film Festival in Nairobi, where I addressed the urgent pressures reshaping journalism: dwindling resources, the exodus of experienced practitioners, and the barriers young journalists face in building professional networks.

My core argument: specialisation is the future. By owning a distinct niche, journalists can insulate themselves from volatility while offering audiences depth over noise—even amid misinformation and disinformation. Trailblazers like Alex Chamwada, John-Allan Namu, and Dr. Mercy Korir already exemplify this.

Grateful to the BBC team and every attendee. The audience remains journalism's true north.

Follow this link for the full engagement:

https://www.youtube.com/live/yTV0nESPum0?si=fAH37N1yGkkuof8Z

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Fore more photos for the event check the link below

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Qnv3YsF-h_II2ipFfgVW16Mj55nmm2RD?usp=sharing