County Contributors
Report verified stories from your county: public services, community issues, development, local leadership, courts, schools, health, and business.
Contributor Network
Join the Signal Network
Kenya Signal Room is building a contributor-powered newsroom for county stories, public-interest reporting, expert commentary, explainers, photos, videos, and verified community tips.
You do not need to be a famous journalist to contribute. You need curiosity, honesty, accuracy, and a sharp eye for what matters in your community.
Help Kenya separate signal from noise.
Important note:
Kenya Signal Room is still a young newsroom. Contributor roles are currently voluntary unless otherwise agreed in writing.
As the newsroom grows, selected contributors may be considered for paid assignments, commissions, partnerships, or editorial roles.
Open Desks
Who We Are Looking For
Expert Voices
Share informed analysis on law, finance, governance, health, education, technology, climate, business, and public policy.
Campus Desk
Student journalists, writers, photographers, and young analysts who want to build a serious media portfolio.
Photo & Video Contributors
Capture original photos, short videos, interviews, and visual updates from the ground.
Signal Tipsters
Send verified leads, documents, public notices, photos, or story ideas without becoming a regular writer.
Contributor Value
What You Get as a Contributor
- A public author profile on Kenya Signal Room.
- Published bylines for approved stories.
- Editorial feedback to improve your writing.
- Portfolio links you can use for jobs, school, LinkedIn, or media opportunities.
- Contributor spotlight features for strong performers.
- Access to contributor briefs, story ideas, and newsroom guidance.
- Priority consideration when paid opportunities become available.
Process
How It Works
Apply
Tell us who you are, where you are based, and what topics you can cover.
Review
Our editorial team reviews your application and may contact you for clarification.
Submit
Approved contributors can send drafts, tips, photos, or story ideas.
Edit
Stories go through editorial checks for accuracy, clarity, fairness, and legal safety.
Publish
Approved stories are published with your byline or contributor credit.
Standards
Contributor Standards
All contributors must follow Kenya Signal Room’s editorial values: accuracy, fairness, independence, clarity, and public interest.
Read our Editorial Policy before applying.
We do not accept:
- Plagiarised work.
- Fake quotes.
- Unverified allegations.
- Hate speech.
- Personal attacks.
- Paid political propaganda disguised as reporting.
- AI-generated articles submitted without human checking.
- Photos or videos that the contributor does not own or have permission to use.
Questions
Contributor FAQ
Is this a paid role?
Not at the moment. Kenya Signal Room is a young newsroom and contributor roles are currently voluntary unless otherwise agreed in writing.
Will every submission be published?
No. All submissions go through editorial review.
Do I need journalism experience?
No. We welcome county voices, students, experts, photographers, and civic-minded contributors. Accuracy and honesty matter most.
Can I submit tips without becoming a writer?
Yes. Use the Submit a Tip page if you only want to share a lead, document, photo, or story idea.
Will I get a byline?
Approved articles are usually published with a byline or contributor credit, unless there is a safety or editorial reason not to.
Ready?
Apply to join the Signal Network
Start your contributor application. After email verification, your application will remain pending until reviewed by the Kenya Signal Room admin team.