About Kenya Signal Room
Kenya's news command centre for the stories that matter.
We exist for the reader who needs to know what is actually happening - fast, verified, and stripped of noise. Kenya Signal Room covers breaking news, politics, county signals, explainers, money and markets, and sharp public-interest reporting from every corner of the country.
What we stand for
Journalism in Kenya works best when it is accurate before it is fast, and useful before it is loud. Every Signal Room story is built on documents, named sources where possible, and context that explains why a development matters to your money, your county and your vote.
- Evidence first. We publish what we can stand behind, and we correct openly when we get it wrong.
- Independence. Commercial partners never shape newsroom judgement. Sponsored work is always labelled.
- Public interest. We prioritise the stories that hold power, money and process to account.
- Clarity. Every major story carries a plain-language "Why it matters" so you can act on the news.
Our desks
Specialist teams work the beats that shape daily life in Kenya.
Breaking & Politics
Live developments, Parliament, State House, parties and elections.
County Signals
Devolution, county budgets, service delivery and grassroots accountability.
Money & Markets
Shilling, NSE, taxation, banking, jobs and the cost of living.
Explainers
Complex policy and legal developments translated into plain English.
Investigations
Documents, data and long-form public-interest reporting.
Opinion
Sharp guest voices and op-eds published under the contributor's name.
How we work
- Signal in. Tips, documents and leads arrive from readers, sources and our county network.
- Verification. Reporters confirm details independently before anything is drafted.
- Editor review. Every article passes the editor desk for accuracy, fairness and legal risk.
- Publication. Stories go live with clear sourcing, a summary and a "Why it matters" note.
- Follow-up. We update stories as they develop and log corrections transparently.
Work with us
The Signal Room is built with its readers, contributors and partners.
Read our Editorial Policy and Corrections Policy to see the standards we hold ourselves to.