Africa Uncensored

12/09/2025

Mzee Alfred Ogola has lived in Owino Uhuru since 1974. In 2009, he noticed a strange smoke causing respiratory issues, skin problems, and miscarriages among residents, including Susan Wamukoya. [https://youtu.be/4KtitRf74_Q] tells his story and the community’s fight for compensation from different organizations, among them being Nema Kenya. Watch the full documentary now on Africa Uncensored’s YouTube channel. [https://youtu.be/4KtitRf74_Q]

12/09/2025

The Law Society of Kenya, led by its President, Faith Odhiambo, today delivered a petition to IG Kanja’s office at Vigilance House condemning the killing of lawyer Kyalo Mbobu and calling for thorough investigations into the matter. Faith Odhiambo also urged the media to report on the case responsibly, without offering explanations or justifications for his killing.
Pictures by Mshairi Muthoka

11/09/2025

[https://youtu.be/4KtitRf74_Q] is a follow-up on the story of Owino Uhuru, where residents are still fighting for justice more than 15 years after Metal Refineries EPZ released toxic lead fumes in their neighborhood. The poisoning left behind death and destruction, and while the Supreme Court awarded Ksh. 1.3 billion in compensation, the community has yet to receive the payout. Instead, the judgment has fueled more conflict, with activists in the struggle for justice facing intimidation and targeting.
Watch it now on Africa Uncensored’s YouTube channel.

11/09/2025

, researched by OdipoDev
In partnership with Africa Uncensored exposes corruption scandals that have cost Kenyans millions across various counties and regimes. The latest edition adds three counties, including Nakuru. Explore all the scandals here: https://wizileaks.africauncensored.online/county-edition/index.html
Video by VybeCast, Maina Munene, and Justine Wanda

08/09/2025

Join us on today’s episode of as we host Phylis Omido to discuss our latest documentary, – Owino Uhuru, 10 Years since we first aired the story.

06/09/2025

The lives of the residents of Owino Uhuru, an informal settlement in Mombasa, were changed when a factory was opened in their community to recycle batteries. What they did not know at the time was that the smoke and ash that emanated left a toxic residue - lead, a heavy metal that has adverse health effects on anyone exposed to it. After a long legal battle, the Supreme Court awarded KSh. 1.3 billion in compensation and ordered the parties involved - NEMA, the companies that set up and ran the factory, and the Ministry of Environment, to pay up. However, no progress has been made to implement these court orders, and residents continue to suffer. 10 years after we first exposed this tragedy, we return to Owino Uhuru to find that not much has changed, and the lead from the now closed factory still persists in the soil, water and bodies of those who live there and can't afford to leave. premieres this Sunday, 7th September, on Africa Uncensored's YouTube channel.

05/09/2025

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01/09/2025

The Big Picture Podcast delves into critical issues, featuring in-depth conversations with influential figures, experts, and policymakers. As part of the Africa Uncensored family, the podcast upholds the brand's mission to be the independent voice for Africa.

Our mission is to provide audiences with nuanced perspectives beyond the headlines; uncover forgotten stories and issues that resonate today and to inspire and inform our audience through compelling and bold conversations.

Watch brand new episodes of The Big Picture Podcast weekly on Monday 6PM.

28/08/2025

Thousands of workers promised digital jobs are being used as collateral in Big Tech’s race to build “super-intelligent AI.”

A new investigation by Marché Arends and Kathryn Cleary, supported by Pulitzer Center, reveals how Mindrift, a Toloka subsidiary once linked to Russia’s surveillance tech, lures in workers with job postings that often lead to no pay and no work. Read the full investigation here: https://tinyurl.com/4k87y893

20/08/2025

[https://youtu.be/c_l_IWf74Rs], produced by Sam Munia, sheds light on the struggles faced by LGBTQ+ community members in Kenya — and how society perceives them.
Watch the full documentary on Africa Uncensored’s YouTube channel: [https://youtu.be/c_l_IWf74Rs]