Who we are

Piga Firimbi, is a product of Africa Uncensored focused on verification and fact checking. Africa Uncensored started operations in 2016, and Piga Firimbi was established in 2020.

The team is overseen by Senior Editor Eric Mugendi, and the overall Africa Uncensored team is led by CEO and Editorial Director John-Allan Namu.

We look into the validity of claims being made in the news, media reports and online, and use factual information to verify the veracity of this information. We also look into other aspects of the information ecosystem that may affect how we see the world.

We are committed to non-partisanship, and all our team members declare any affiliations that they may have that could impact the way a fact-check is conducted. In the event that a fact-checker’s affiliations may impact their impartiality, the fact-check is reassigned.

As the name indicates, we blow the whistle on things and matters affecting you. Our team of journalists combs through the vast information landscape to highlight what really matters to our diverse audience in Kenya and across Africa.

Meet the team

Fact-checking lead Calvin Rock

Calvin is an emerging investigative journalist with proficiency in digital investigations and open-source intelligence. He has won awards for to climate change reporting and advocacy for environmental and social justice.  He leads the Piga Firimbi fact-checking desk at Africa Uncensored.

Fact-checker Nyakerario Omari

Nyakerario is a Kenyan journalist with a strong foundation in fact-checking, open-source research and storytelling. Nyakerario’s commitment to verification and maintaining journalistic integrity is evident in her work. Her proficiency in utilizing artificial intelligence, open-source tools, and investigative techniques sets her apart, enabling her to produce balanced and accurate stories.

Fact-checker Thomas Mukhwana

Thomas is a multimedia journalist passionate about in-depth storytelling and meticulous fact-checking. He uses open-source research, data, and emerging tools to gather information, inform audiences, and expose instances of bad governance and injustice. With a diverse portfolio, Thomas has contributed across various beats in his published work.

Fact-checker Tracy Ann Bonareri

Tracy is a journalist and fact-checker dedicated to uncovering the truth. Her passion for fact-checking stems from a desire to combat misinformation and uphold the highest standards of journalistic integrity. Tracy’s work aims at providing the public with accurate and reliable information to facilitate informed decision-making.