The Citizenship Program invites journalists from Nairobi to participate in an in-person media workshop on Citizenship and Digital Identity, taking place on 18th and 19th November at Ngong Hills Hotel, Nairobi.
This two-day workshop aims to strengthen the capacity of local journalists to understand, advocate for, and defend citizenship rights in the digital era. It will enhance participants’ understanding of the ongoing digitization of identity systems and their implications on access to citizenship documentation and public services in Kenya.
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With the imminent rollout of a new digital identity system in Kenya, the question of citizenship rights has become increasingly crucial. The Nubian Rights Forum will bring together subject-matter experts and affected community representatives to engage meaningfully with journalists. These discussions will help deepen journalists’ knowledge of citizenship issues, the implications of digital identity systems, and the real-life challenges faced by marginalized communities in acquiring nationality documents.
The workshop will take place on 18th and 19th November at Ngong Hills Hotel, Nairobi.
Eligibility Criteria
The workshop is open to journalists who:
- Are based in Nairobi, Kenya.
- Work in print, television, radio, or online media, with a proven record of producing analytical and impactful stories.
- Demonstrate a strong interest in social justice, digital rights, and citizenship issues.
- Grant Nubian Rights Forum permission to re-publish and distribute stories produced as a result of their participation in the workshop, once published by their media outlets.
Please note:
- Participants must commit to attending both days of the workshop.
- Meals and a local travel allowance will be provided.
- A select number of journalists will receive a small reporting grant to pursue in-depth investigations on Citizenship and Digital Identity following the workshop.
How to Apply
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Applicants must:
- Submit two published writing samples or links to stories previously published online.
- Provide an approval letter from their editor or media outlet (freelancers may apply without one).
About the Citizenship Program
The Nubian Rights Forum works with Kenyan communities who, though citizens by law, face discrimination and barriers when applying for essential identity documentation. The organization trains and deploys community paralegals—grassroots legal advocates with a deep understanding of the law—who empower communities to claim their rights. Rather than treating people as passive recipients of legal aid, these paralegals build power among citizens, helping them navigate and challenge systemic barriers to justice.
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