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World: Kenya: Journalist leaders resolve to drive fact-based migration narratives in Eastern Africa
By International Federation of Journalists at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 4 min read
. The regional forum, supported by the International Labour Organization (ILO) through the Better Regional Migration Management (BRMM) Programme and funded by the United Kingdom Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), brought together journalists union leaders and media professionals fr
Key takeaway ”*** FAJ President Omar Faruk Osman said the forum reflected FAJ's commitment to strengthening public interest journalism and promoting informed, evidence-based reporting on migration and labour mobility across Africa.
Why this matters
The regional forum's focus on driving fact-based migration narratives in Eastern Africa is crucial, given the region's significance as a migration corridor. With countries serving as origin, transit, and destination points for migrants, accurate reporting is essential to inform public discourse and policy decisions. The involvement of the International Labour Organization and the Kenya Union of Journalists underscores the importance of professional journalism in shaping public awareness and accountability on labour migration and employment issues. By equipping journalists with the knowledge and tools to report accurately, the forum aims to promote informed decision-making and regional cooperation, ultimately affecting the lives of millions of working families across the continent. As migration continues to shape labour markets and socio-economic development, the success of this initiative will be closely watched, particularly in its ability to operationalize the commitments of the Dakar Communiqué and the Kigali Action Plan.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 4 min
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