ABOUT US

ABOUT US

We are Committed to Social Change

Media Focus on Africa (MFA) is a not for profit organization founded in 2006. It represents a long-standing and unique International, African and East African knowledge base and expertise of the media industry and the political environment in which it operates.

Since 2006 MFA has in close collaboration with CSO/CBO organizations and the media implemented some ground breaking multi media campaigns on leadership and good governance; free and fair elections and peace building and reconciliation among others.

The campaigns use different media platforms such as internet, SMS, social media, radio, television and mobile cinema screenings and different formats like talk shows, documentaries, drama series and lately reality TV to reach out to specific audiences. MFA media programs are complimented with training and outreach activities at the national and local level to make active participants of our audiences

Global Presence

Media Focus on Africa has presence in Kenya, Uganda and The Netherlands.

OUR FOCUS

Our Highest Ambition is to Help People

01 Media and Civil Society Strengthening

With the widening of the democratic space, there is an increased demand for information on the activities and operations of the government. The media can play a significant role in informing the public on the issues of governance, human rights and de...

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02 Peacebuilding and Reconciliation

Peace building through conflict prevention and transfor­mation requires dialogue between all stakeholders to identify the root causes of a conflict, reach consensus on appropriate measures to address them, and reconcile opposing groups. MFA produces...

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03 Leadership and Governance

Democratic governance is generally considered key to economic development, peace and stability. However, the building of democratic societies depends on the existence of leadership that understands and embraces democratic ideals. Leadership should be...

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NEWS AND EVENTS

Catch up on our latest news and events

| March 8, 2023

FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO LEAD US TO GENDER EQUALITY, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE REMAIN “ANALOGUE”

This year’s International Women’s Day is marked under the theme DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for gender equality. Innovation and technology or digital transformation provides new avenues (l...

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| March 6, 2023

Media Focus on Africa wins two prestigious awards for promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women

Media Focus on Africa (MFA) has made its mark as a leading organization in the promotion of gender equality and empowerment women in Kenya. On Friday 3rd March 2023, MFA was honored with two prestigio...

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| February 13, 2023

Radio: A Vital Tool for Advocating for Peace and Women Empowerment

Today, on World Radio Day, we take a moment to celebrate the power and reach of radio as a medium for promoting peace and empowering women. Radio has been a critical tool in the fight for equality, pr...

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Twitter Kenya

Congratulations to @warugurukiai,on being selected for the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders 2023! We recognize and celebrate your leadership and commitment to making a positive impact in your community. 1/2

@unwomenkenya @EUinKenya @CanHCKenya https://t.co/XH0YbfZ3eX
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IN PICTURES
@AngelMbuthia, Ms President winner, spent International Women's Day with the @EUAmbKenya discussing women's leadership. She participated in the launch of the Peoples Dialogue Forum and attended a Women's Day luncheon at the EU Ambassador's residence. @EUinKenya https://t.co/Lq8hgfv1fJ
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We celebrate you @MuchunkuKawira for being awarded the prestigious Zuri Award in the STEM category for your work in promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields, and @warugurukiai for winning the 2023 Zuri Awards in the Arts and Culture Category! 👏👏

#IWD2023 #MsPresident https://t.co/66JnaEPYBh
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FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY TO LEAD US TO GENDER EQUALITY, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT WE REMAIN “ANALOGUE.” Opinion piece by @mangandomo MFA Country Director.
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#IWD2023 https://t.co/uT0o4hleCu
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Twitter Uganda

Congs to all the ladies in media who were honoured for their great work at the #Womeninmedia #Symposium with @UMWAandMama. Our @RuthNagudi celebrates with awardees-our team leader @janajwang & @UHRC_UGANDA's @RoseMKemi . #MediaMattersUG https://t.co/DEUusubv2N MFAUganda photo
Hillary Masiko: If some media houses don't have the capacity to employ journalists, what are the chances that they are able to set up a separate desk/unit for #Factchecking ? #conversation on #Disinformation with @KasUganda #MediaMattersUG https://t.co/R35cMcXFfR MFAUganda photo
#Newsrooms shd consider investing in #Factchecking desks, J-schools shd revisit curricular to include modules on #Disinformation, #misinformation etc for journalists to be better prepared on the job- @SolomonSerwanjj on #conversation on #Disinformation with @KasUganda https://t.co/FPSc4wNKhK MFAUganda photo
We are honored to be a part of the #WomenInMediaSymposium23 by @UMWAandMamaFM.

Discussions on consolidating women’s voices in promoting opportunities for Women’s empowerment in reshaping the future together

#GenderEquality
#InternetFreedom
#EndGBV
#MediaMattersUG https://t.co/g19fuUprJv
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Journalism is about trust, motive and truth! If your media house has taken a particular position on only supporting politicians yet not presenting truth, then that ceases to be journalism. - @janajwang on Fact Checking at @KasUganda
#Disinformation
#MediaMatters https://t.co/T6ivD8JRFa
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How do we get media houses out of the cycle of disinformation?
We are at @KasUganda today, discussing how this can come to reality
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#MediaMattersUG
#KAS4Democracy https://t.co/tTRy4bDhM6
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