Who We Are

The Gender Desk is an independent media company founded by award-winning human rights journalists. Each of us has worked in Kenyan newsrooms, managing editorial desks, training reporters, and producing investigations that have influenced policy and public debate. Our collective history of winning recognition for this work is what makes us believe we have both the vision and the capacity to transform how gender is covered in Kenya.

24
Awards
15+
Years
50+
Investigations
100+
Trained
12
Countries
5
Desks

Vision

A world where no gendered injustice is left in the dark.

Mission

To uncover the stories that power hides and make visible the lives shaped by gender and inequality.

Our Values

Integrity in reporting
We maintain the highest ethical standards in all our reporting, ensuring accuracy, fairness, and transparency in every story we tell.
Accountability to communities
Our work is guided by the communities we serve. We listen, engage, and remain accountable to those whose stories we share.
Inclusivity in storytelling
We amplify diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring marginalized communities are heard and represented in media narratives.
Evidence-driven journalism
Our investigations are grounded in rigorous research, data, and verified facts to provide trustworthy and impactful reporting.
Independence from bias
We maintain editorial independence, free from political or commercial influence, to provide unbiased and courageous journalism.

Through our work, we've transformed narratives, influenced policies, and empowered communities across Kenya and beyond. Our commitment to gender justice journalism creates ripples of change that extend far beyond individual stories.