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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 Managing Editor Eric Mugendi, and the overall Africa Uncensored team is led by CEO and Editorial Director Emmanuel Chenze.

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-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 an award-winning 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.

Fact-checker Felix Muthoka

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Felix Muthoka is an emerging investigative journalist with a background in analytical chemistry. He is proficient in digital investigations and the use of AI and open-source intelligence tools for journalism.