Infotrak Calls for Trust-Building Ahead of 2027 Elections
By Makokha Hendric, Media Intern, DTM Africa
NAIROBI, August 10, 2026 — Kenya must address declining public confidence in elections if it is to build trust in the 2027 electoral process, Infotrak Research and Consulting has said.
Speaking during a high-level meeting on electoral reforms in Nairobi, Angela Ambitho, Founder and Group CEO of Infotrak Research...
CSOs Set Out 10-Point Electoral Reform Agenda Ahead of 2027 Polls
By Makokha Hendric, Media Intern, DTM Africa
NAIROBI, August 10, 2026 — Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) under the Uchaguzi Platform have unveiled a 10-point minimum electoral reform package and a 12-month advocacy roadmap aimed at strengthening Kenya's electoral process ahead of the August 2027 General Election.
The reforms were presented on Monday during a high-level meeting...
Radio Baraza: Broadcasting Development, One Story at a Time
By Hendric Makokha, Student at Technical University of Kenya on attachment at DTM (2025)
As a diploma student on attachment, one of the most interesting platforms I’ve come across is Radio Baraza (RB). This is not your typical radio station. It is an online platform created by Development Through Media (DTM), a non-profit organisation that...
Rising Voices: Youth and Women Demand Genuine Space in Kenya’s Political Process
By Ruth Syomiti, on Attachment at Development Through Media (DTM)
As Kenya readies for the next general election, youth and women are no longer content simply with their numbers being counted — they want to lead. Through social media, civic forums, and local innovations, they are pushing for inclusion backed by facts, not promises.
Kenya is...
Stranded Futures: TUK Students Speak Out as University Strike Deepens
By Ruth Mbinya, Student at Technical University of Kenya on attachment at DTM (2025)
When lecturers in Kenya’s public universities went on strike on September 17, 2025, the ripple effects were immediate. Classrooms went silent, offices shut down, and entire academic calendars were thrown into disarray. At the Technical University of Kenya (TUK), it is...
Discovering Radio Baraza: A Place Where Stories, Music, and Conversations Come Alive
By Ruth Mbinya, Student at Technical University of Kenya on attachment at DTM (2025)
Over the weekend, I spent some time navigating Radio Baraza at radiobaraza.org, and honestly, it turned out to be much more than just another online streaming service. From the moment I started exploring, I felt like I’d stepped into a vibrant...
Photo Story: A Day at DTM Office
By Hendric Makokha, On Attachment at Development Through Media (DTM)
The day started with a sense of purpose. As a Journalism and Mass Communication student currently on attachment at Development Through Media (DTM), every task is an opportunity to learn and grow. My morning was spent going through the DTM profile, carefully making short notes...
From Protest to Policy: Nairobi’s Youth and Traders Push for Real Change Ahead of 2027
By Hendric Makokha, On Attachment at Development Through Media
NAIROBI — As Nairobi’s campaign season warms up ahead of 2027, the city’s youth and small traders are sharpening their demands into concrete lists — and, into votes, when the time comes. After a year of recurrent protests and a painful June 2024 wave of unrest...
Radio Baraza