Future of Journalism Festival lands in Nairobi

30 June 2026

On Thursday 9 July and Friday 10 July, the BBC World Service will host the BBC Future of Journalism Festival in Nairobi, a free, two-day event bringing together BBC journalists, media leaders, and emerging voices from across Africa and beyond.

Open to students, aspiring journalists, and those interested in storytelling, the festival will offer a mix of panel sessions, practical workshops, networking opportunities, and a live podcast recording.

Attendees will gain insight into the forces shaping modern journalism — from solutions-focused reporting and investigative storytelling to the growing influence of artificial intelligence, podcasting, and social media.

The festival will be hosted by Myra Anubi, presenter of the BBC World Service’s People Fixing The World radio programme and podcast.

Throughout the festival, participants will have opportunities to engage with speakers during dedicated networking sessions.

The festival will conclude with a live recording of People Fixing The World, giving attendees a behind-the-scenes look at how global podcast journalism is produced.

Juliet Njeri, BBC’s Regional Director for Africa, says: “We are incredibly proud to be bringing the BBC Future of Journalism Festival to Nairobi, as part of the BBC’s ongoing commitment to supporting high-quality, impactful journalism across Africa and beyond.

At a time of rapid change in the media landscape, this is a unique opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, build meaningful connections, and to explore how storytelling can drive real-world impact.

Whether you’re a student, aspiring journalist, or already established in the industry, we invite you to join us for two days of ideas, insight and creative storytelling, steered by some of the BBC’s leading voices.”

Myra Anubi, Host of the BBC Future of Journalism Festival, says: “Bringing the BBC back home through this festival is deeply meaningful to me.

Having grown up in Kenya and studied there as a university student with aspirations of one day working for the BBC, I hope I can inspire other students to recognise that their dreams are within reach.

It’s even more rewarding to introduce students to solutions journalism – reporting that focuses not only on the challenges we face, but also on the inspiring stories, innovations and responses emerging from across the continent.

I hope this festival demonstrates that journalism is not disappearing, it’s evolving! In a world facing complex challenges and rapid change, rigorous and solutions-focused reporting is more necessary now than ever.”

The BBC Future of Journalism Festival will take place on Thursday 9 July – Friday 10 July at The Chandaria Centre for Performing Arts, University of Nairobi.