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Congratulations @nishantlalwani twitter.com/fundfreemedia/…

22 Aug

Fumbua Kenya @FumbuaKE

We join @AmnestyKenya , @KICTANet and @SDGsKenyaForum in expressing our concern over the alarming rise of misinformation at this very critical phase of the elections. #FumbuaUkweli #FactsMatter

#Tech4Justice @citizen_gavel

10 Aug

Along with other civil society leaders, our team lead @NelsonJide was at the Luminate Town Hall Session held at Osun/Lagos Hall of Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja. The Session was an open dialogue to discuss @luminategroup evolved strategies that will propel the future of advocacy.

3 Aug

Our partner @africanofilter recently published a handbook on how journalists and storytellers can shift harmful and stereotypical narratives about and within Africa. africanofilter.org/disruption/why… #ShiftingNarratives

27 Jul

SERAP @SERAPNigeria

BREAKING: Final judgment: ECOWAS Court declares suspension of Twitter in Nigeria unlawful; orders the Buhari administration never to repeat it again. The Buhari administration is further ordered to bear the costs of the suit.

14 Jul

📢 We're seeking a Vice President of Strategic Functions, a key leadership role in driving forwards the evolution and implementation of our new five-year strategy. The role can be based in London, Nairobi, São Paulo, DC, or Singapore. Apply by 29 July:luminate.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?…3

8 Jul

With 1 in 10 people in Kenya not having identity documents, improving political participation and civic engagement means focusing resources on removing these kinds of structural barriers. Learn how our Africa team is tackling this: luminategroup.com/africa

1 Jul

We support organisations in Africa working to ensure people can fully participate in civic & political life, safely challenge power, and access accurate, trustworthy information. Read about our partners @NamatiKenya, @SERAPNigeria, @altadvisory, @MathareSJustice & @runtowinorg:

28 Jun

Luminate's work in Africa focuses on supporting people most affected by discriminatory laws, policies & practices, including underrepresented groups such as women, youth, and religious, ethnic & other minorities. Learn more about our 4 priorities in Africa:

28 Jun

Today we’re pleased to launch our new strategy, which seeks to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in civic and political life, to ensure those who challenge power can do so safely and effectively, and to improve the integrity of information and public debate.

23 Jun

📆 23 June ⌚ 17:00 – 18:00 BST What explains the weakening state of democracy around the world? Our CEO@stephenk011 will join@CH_Eventss to discuss democratic backsliding and potential solutions. Register online here:chathamhouse.org/events/all/spe…1#CHLondonn

22 Jun

This one I will retweet 👍🏽twitter.com/ahmedsalims/st…kJ1

10 Jun

.@luminategroup is seeking a Regional #Communications Manager who will focus on the development and execution of our external strategic communications activities for #Africa. The position will be based in #Nairobi. luminate.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?…

9 Jun

Kidney Cancer @KidneyCancer

National Cancer Survivors Day is a day to recognize cancer survivors, to raise awareness of the ongoing challenges cancer survivors face because of their disease and most importantly – to celebrate life. #NCSD2022 #kidneycancer

International Fund for Public Interest Media @FundFreeMedia

6 Jun

There is just one week left to get in your applications for funding in our inaugural open call! opencall.ifpim.org

6 Jun

We envision a future where everyone has the power to shape society. In a new blog out today, CEO @stephenk01 shares how Luminate has evolved our strategy to concentrate on the issues & places where we can best deliver the greatest impact. luminategroup.com/posts/blog/ens…

22 May

Shared fortunes: Why Britain, the European Union, and Africa need one another: ecfr.eu/publication/sh… via @ecfr

3 May

Maurice Otieno @MauriceOtienoO

Good to have all of you as partners this ground breaking and much needed initiative @MediaCouncilK @luminategroup @KofiAnnanFdn @UKinKenya @BarazaLab @FordFoundation @FumbuaKE twitter.com/FumbuaKE/statu…

5 Apr

Toyin Akinniyi @teewai_toyin

It is very difficult to not despair as a Nigerian. The growing insecurity, the abysmal state of the economy, nearly nonexistent health, education, power sectors; the lack of leadership - even in the midst of crisis, etc.

30 Mar

We're delighted to support @InsideTheCabal with seed funding at this pivotal moment in their development. We look forward to partnering with them as they provide content for youth, tell the untold African tech stories & shine more light on the continent’s vibrant digital economy.

23 Mar

Congratulations @waikwawanyoike twitter.com/waikwawanyoike…

20 Mar

Simon Allison @simonallison

We are delighted to welcome the brilliant @iGaddo to the pages of the @thecontinent_.

12 Mar

Mozilla @mozilla

New research from #MozillaFellow, @Odangaring, finds foreign groups are peddling influence in Kenya (helped by @Twitter’s trending algorithm) with the aim of corrupting the integrity of civic debate that happens on the platform. Read on 🧵foundation.mozilla.org/blog/investiga…5

23 Feb

🎞️#TheTerritoryy premieres at#Sundancee tonight at 8:15 PM EST We're proud to have supported this important film, co-produced with the Indigenous Uru-eu-wau-wau community in Brazil, which tells the story of the fight for the Amazon rainforest.r

22 Jan

"It was long ago and it was far away, oh God it seems so very far. And if life is just a highway, then the soul is just a car. And objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are" Of all his songs, I loved this one the most. RIP #Meatloaf youtube.com/watch?v=3jPMv9…

22 Jan

Really proud to see this cc @UmraOmar twitter.com/cheniyabaiskil…

21 Jan

Tony Roberts @phat_controller

Addressing Loopholes In Digital And Data Rights: This Is What It Will Take. Article summarises African digital rights in 2021 and point a way forward. @AINoormohamed #digitalrights africa.com/addressing-loo…

10 Jan

What i read, watched, and listened to in 2021 noormohamed.net/2021/12/29/its…

29 Dec 21

Abdurahman🇸🇴🐚 @poeticinspiired

Congratulations! @EroComfort @CrisisGroup twitter.com/CrisisGroup/st…

24 Dec 21

"While the fashion for carved doors is common in the Islamic world; it is only on the Swahili coast that doors survive in such profusion; even in humble dwellings" / Carved doors from Swahili Cities: -Bagamoyo (Tz), Siyu (fort), Zanzibar (house of wonders), Lamu, Kenya (house)📷m

23 Dec 21

The Africa Report @TheAfricaReport

#Africa: there is an urgent imperative to boost research to significantly influence the government and understand loopholes in digital and data rights, says @AINoormohamed theafricareport.com/157548/address…

21 Dec 21

❤️ twitter.com/yokoono/status…

16 Dec 21

#BookLovers 📚 @BookChat_

A Reminder

16 Dec 21

Local news organizations can be a lifeline for isolated communities. The latest #InflectionPoint report highlights how brave journalists have stood up to the challenge of a global pandemic ➡️ data2021.sembramedia.org @jamessmat @AfricaTazama

16 Dec 21

If you want to hear more from @AINoormohamed about the #InflectionPoint report and digital news media in Africa, don't miss his latest article on @qzafrica qz.com/2093836/despit…

12 Dec 21

"Africa's digital news organizations are punching above their weight, uncovering untold stories and creating change." Watch @AINoormohamed share how these outlets are making a real impact. #InflectionPoint

10 Dec 21

“Around the world, press freedom is under threat so we’re committing critical seed money to launch a new multilateral effort, the International Fund for Public Interest Media, to sustain independent media around the world.” - @POTUS ifpim.org/resources/pres… #IFPIM

10 Dec 21

Philippe Sands @philippesands

What a joy it has been to listen to Abdulrazak Gurnah, one of our world's great and significant teller of stories that matter .... twitter.com/AlexandraPring…

8 Dec 21

Yoko Ono ☮️🏳️ @yokoono

Over 1.5 million people have been killed by guns in the U.S.A. since John Lennon was shot and killed on December 8, 1980.

8 Dec 21

#TheBeatlesGetBack is definitely one of my highlights of 2021, and yes, I can’t listen to the Let It Be album now without appreciating Billy Preston’s genius. twitter.com/thebeatles/sta…

8 Dec 21

How can global stakeholders help restore independent media’s status as a vital public good? 📅 Register to join tomorrow's conversation with@ForeignPolicyy,@FundFreeMediaa,@PowerUSAIDD,@patrickgaspardd &@franceszbrownn. foreignpolicy.zoom.us/webinar/regist…b#FreeMediaforDemocracyy#IFPIMMtwitter.com/ForeignPolicy/…l

30 Nov 21

What @PwaniTribune is doing is just amazing! Would absolutely love to support this. twitter.com/shailjapatel/s…

21 Nov 21

Congratulations @katibainstitute for the launch of your new strategic plan. Proud yo be associated with your work #KILookingForward #KatibaInstituteAt11 twitter.com/katibainstitut…

18 Nov 21

“This report shines a light on a new generation of creative and courageous media entrepreneurs” - @AINoormohamed. Catch up on what’s been said of the latest #InflectionPoint report: twitter.com/TheStarKenya/s…

International Fund for Public Interest Media @FundFreeMedia

17 Nov 21

We'll be at the @ParisPeaceForum this week talking about why an independent, coordinated, and multilateral fund is vital for public interest media's development, sustainability, and independence, protecting its role as a cornerstone of democracy worldwide #ParisPeaceForum2021

10 Nov 21

#Africa’s #digital native #media are responding to African realities & putting their own stamp on how to create positive change & transform societies. They are working hard to attract audiences that often feel under-represented by existing media outlets cnbcafrica.com/2021/digital-n…

4 Nov 21

"The dissemination of disinformation has huge potential to undermine the fairness & credibility of elections. It also threatens democratic political & policy-making processes." Read how our partner @MediaMattersZA is fighting disinformation⬇️ mediamonitoringafrica.org/2021/10/20/med…

30 Oct 21

Happy birthday Yash! twitter.com/katibainstitut…

20 Oct 21

At @luminategroup, we seek to defend the rights of those who have been disempowered or marginalised so that they are able to meaningfully participate in civic life. One of our partners in #Africa is @NamatiKenya theafricareport.com/137156/without…

19 Oct 21

James Hall @hallaboutafrica

The sunrises over Mombasa, making the Indian Ocean a golden pool off Kenya. (You can't tell it from this peaceful scene but shipping is up 11% at the city's port this year over last year.)