Africa Uncensored is excited to announce that we have joined the SafeBox Network, a global initiative established by Forbidden Stories to protect and continue the work of journalists facing threats due to their investigative reporting. This collaboration underscores our commitment to safeguarding press freedom and ensuring that critical stories see the light of day, regardless of the challenges faced.
The SafeBox Network serves as a secure repository where journalists under threat can confidentially store their investigations. In the unfortunate event that a journalist is harmed, imprisoned, or otherwise silenced, Forbidden Stories and its partners can access and continue their work, amplifying the stories that some may wish to suppress. This mechanism not only acts as a deterrent against potential aggressors but also reinforces the global journalistic community’s solidarity in the face of adversity.
Eric Mugendi, Senior Editor at Africa Uncensored, emphasizes the significance of this partnership: “Joining the SafeBox Network is a testament to our dedication to fearless journalism. It ensures that our investigations are protected and can endure beyond any threats, reaffirming our mission to hold power to account and inform the public.”
Since our inception in 2016, Africa Uncensored has been at the forefront of investigative journalism in Africa, tackling stories that demand courage and integrity. Our recent investigations, such as Fertile Deception, which uncovered fraudulent practices affecting Kenyan farmers, highlight the risks our journalists often face in pursuit of the truth. By aligning with the SafeBox Network, we bolster our resilience against threats and ensure that such vital stories continue to reach the public.
By joining forces with the SafeBox Network, Africa Uncensored reinforces its unwavering commitment to fearless journalism and the protection of those who endeavor to uncover the truth. This collaboration also reflects our recognition of the growing challenges journalists encounter globally, and by joining a community dedicated to mutual protection and the relentless pursuit of truth, we are sending a clear message that attempts to silence the press will not succeed.
We extend our gratitude to Forbidden Stories for establishing this crucial network and look forward to contributing to a safer environment for journalists worldwide. Together, we remain committed to illuminating the stories that matter, ensuring that journalism continues to serve its fundamental role in society.
For more information about the SafeBox Network and how it protects journalists’ work, please visit Forbidden Stories’ SafeBox Network page.
To explore our investigative reports and learn more about our mission, visit Africa Uncensored’s official website.
About Africa Uncensored
Africa Uncensored is an independent investigative media house dedicated to exposing wrongdoing, holding power to account, and telling stories that matter. Founded in 2016 by some of Kenya’s most respected investigative journalists, Africa Uncensored is committed to producing high-quality, in-depth journalism that informs and empowers the public. Our work spans corruption, human rights, environmental issues, and more, with a focus on delivering impactful, fact-based reporting. Learn more at africauncensored.online.
About Forbidden Stories
Forbidden Stories is a nonprofit organization dedicated to continuing and publishing the work of journalists who are threatened, imprisoned, or killed for their investigative reporting. Founded in 2017, its mission is to ensure that no story is silenced by intimidation or violence. Through collaborative journalism, Forbidden Stories works with a global network of media partners to protect and amplify critical investigations that hold power to account. Learn more at forbiddenstories.org.
About SafeBox Network
The SafeBox Network is an initiative by Forbidden Stories designed to protect journalists’ investigations and ensure their work continues in the face of threats. It provides a secure platform where investigative reporters can store their findings confidentially. If a journalist is targeted or silenced, a global network of media organizations can access the stored investigations and publish them, ensuring that the truth is never buried. By creating a deterrent effect, the SafeBox Network helps to shield journalists from persecution and strengthens the collective power of press freedom.
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