Mongabay Expands Swahili News Platform, Boosting Environmental Awareness

By Bruno Aero Family Media Staff Writer 

12the Thursday 2026 6Hrs

The Principle State Department Ministry Of Infomatiotion Broadcasting & Telelecommunication Mr Stephen Isaboke EBS, With The Conferance Team

Mongabay has launched its Swahili-language news platform to reach over 200 million speakers in East Africa and globally, aiming to increase environmental awareness and community engagement 

vulnerable to climate-related risks, and improve preparedness and response.

The event was officiated by Principal Secretary in the Ministry of State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunication Mr Stephen Isaboke EBS, emphasize and made a

 stressed remark the need for credible, science-driven journalism in an era where misinformation spreads rapidly, especially across a continent with hundreds of millions of social media users.

He said delivering accurate environmental reporting in widely understood languages would help bring scientific knowledge closer to communities at the frontline of climate and ecological challenges.

Mr Isaboke also addressed the dual role of artificial intelligence in modern journalism, noting that while it can be used to generate misleading content, it equally offers opportunities in fact-checking, translation and data processing when applied responsibly.

At the same time, Andy Kagwa of Standard Group called on journalists to adapt to emerging technologies without compromising professional ethics.

He maintained that although AI is reshaping the media landscape, it will not replace journalists, underscoring the continued importance of accuracy, verification and editorial judgment.

Participants at the forum agreed that traditional media remains central to shaping public awareness on conservation issues, but must evolve to remain relevant in a fast-changing and highly competitive digital space.

In addition to Swahili, Mongabay publishes content in several global languages, including English, Indonesian, Spanish and French, as part of its broader mission to expand access to environmental journalism worldwide. 

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