Dr. Max Amuchie, Chief Executive Officer and Theorist-In-Chief of Sundiata Post, announced the launch of the Sundiata Post Model, which aims to redefine the independent African newsroom as a knowledge institution. This new framework was introduced on Sunday and seeks to innovate the way newsrooms operate in Africa.

In Uganda, journalists are increasingly utilizing digital platforms to enhance their impact beyond traditional reporting. This shift allows media practitioners to reach broader audiences, mobilize public action, connect vulnerable communities with assistance, and foster ongoing discussions that extend beyond standard news broadcasts, according to The Independent.

The Elephant's series "Kenya: Chart the New Native" explores the emergence of the New Native identity in Kenya, particularly in the context of the 2024 protests. Writers Darius Okolla and Akal Mohan analyze these recent events, while Oyunga Pala, Joe Kobuthi, and Wangui Kimari trace the historical processes that have contributed to this evolving identity.

Adebanji Oluwatoni discusses his transition from studying political science to experiencing two startup shutdowns, ultimately leading him to create a social intelligence platform aimed at supporting the creative economy. This journey highlights the challenges and lessons learned in the startup world.

A Tanzanian billionaire has transferred ownership of East Africa's last independent newsroom to a general who reportedly does not support free press, according to Kenya Insights. Investors expecting to capitalize on growth in African media are instead witnessing the ongoing process of media capture during meetings in Entebbe.

According to Kenya Insights, new insider revelations detail a network involving Silas Kinoti of KURA, highlighting a system of family-registered shell companies and connections to political elites in Meru. The report describes a decade marked by stalled investigations and ongoing corruption allegations, portraying a structure of impunity surrounding Kinoti's operations within Kenya's road management.