Our journalism placements are becoming increasingly popular as more and more aspiring journalists become disillusioned with internships in the West, realising that work experience often means nothing more than making coffee and photocopying. On Tembeza Kenya placements, whether working for a small weekly regional or a daily national, this is definitely not the case- you will actually be working as a journalist!

There are no specific requirements for this placement, and we certainly welcome people without any prior experience in journalism. However, the media houses we work won’t take just anyone. Therefore, your CV should reflect a broad base of interests, and you should be able to demonstrate good verbal and written skills, as well as an interest in current affairs. We will discuss this with you over the phone, as you may have to write an essay or two to prove your commitment to the field.

Working for a newspaper in Kenya will give you experience of a busy newsroom, the skills to cope with deadlines and exacting editors, and the chance to experience life in the capital of East Africa- Nairobi. You'll also come home with a unique portfolio and a new understanding of the relationships between media, politics and audience.

Location: Nairobi Duration: 1-6 months Costs: from $1,195 Requirements: Have samples of written work or previous work experience at a newspaper. Project Brief: This hard-hitting daily is Kenya’s third biggest newspaper, with a daily circulation of around 70,000. Volunteers who choose this placement are always shocked when they first arrive because they are treated as reporters, not interns. This is an invaluable experience for any aspiring journalist, as you will almost certainly return home a published writer!

Location: Nairobi Duration: 1-6 months Costs: from $1,195 Requirements: Have samples of written work or previous work experience at a newspaper. Project Brief: The Spectator is Kenya’s most popular weekly newspaper and is known for its extensive political coverage and for its caricatures. Volunteers can expect to be considered an essential member of a small but dedicated newsroom, and because it is a weekly, you will have time to work on longer-form feature pieces rather than just daily assignments.