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Stephen Masha is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He is a dynamic Kenyan journalist driven by a passion for storytelling, social justice, and disability advocacy. As wheelchair user and dedicated media professional, he combines his lived experience with rigorous newsroom training to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Stephen honed his craft during his industrial attachment at KUTV, gaining practical expertise in voice-over work, video editing, and news production. His natural ability to establish rapport with diverse publics has made him a trusted figure who can easily access stories and sources others might miss. His reporting ranges from politics, governance, human rights, sports, culture, and disability inclusion , covering both historical eras and contemporary events to offer audiences context-rich perspectives. He covers both hard and soft news and more passionate on feature stories.
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The report highlights the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent, observed globally on July 25th. This day honors the contributions, courage, and leadership of African women and girls in their communities and beyond.
In Kenya, the day saw widespread participation, with women using social media to celebrate their identity, uplift one another, and honor women making a difference. Under the theme “We Rise Together: Women and Girls of African Descent Leading with Strength,” the event also encouraged men to join in celebrating the women in their lives.
Voices from the public, like Joan Masai, expressed deep pride in being African and emphasized that African women have the capacity to create significant change in their communities.
The “Wheels of Dignity” story highlights the persistent struggle persons with disabilities face in accessing safe, inclusive, and reliable transport in Kenya. It opens by painting a stark reality,poorly designed infrastructure, inaccessible vehicles, and untrained personnel make commuting difficult, unsafe, or impossible for many, stripping them of opportunities and dignity. Testimonies from Jefferson Moi and Caroline Mwikali reveal the emotional and economic toll of these barriers, from lost opportunities to daily anxiety during travel. However, this grim situation is contrasted with emerging hope, thanks to disability inclusion efforts and the recently enacted 2025 Persons with Disabilities Act, signed by President William Ruto, which mandates a barrier-free and disability-friendly environment in public infrastructure and transport systems.
The video story covers a freelancing training workshop for journalism students at Kenyatta University. The event brought together hundreds of aspiring journalists to learn how to use digital platforms and innovative strategies to create self-employment opportunities
