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The Many Membership Advantages Of The Network

Membership Benefits

Gain credibility and access with our internationally recognized press card. From political rallies to global summits, your IPAEA credentials travel with you.

  • Official IPAEA Press Card
  • Access to member-only trainings
  • Advocacy for press freedom and protection

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Be part of a growing community of journalists reporting about East Africa.

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For inquiries or partnership opportunities, contact us at [info[at]ipaea.org] or visit our social media platforms.

Testimonials

What They’re Saying

“In addition to being a lovely and very positive group, the IPAEA community has been very helpful through its advice, tips and contacts, it's essential for any foreign correspondent!”

Noé MichalonCorrespondent Africa Intelligence

“As an independent journalist, being a member of the IPAEA has supported me in gaining credibility and access during my reporting, and connected me to a network of brilliant reporters across the region. Membership is invaluable - particularly since it contributes to the IPAEA's advocacy and work around press freedom.”

Jacky HabibFreelance Journalist

“I couldn’t imagine working as a freelancer in this area of the world without the support of my colleagues in IPAEA.”

Eduardo SoterasFreelance photographer

Why join the IPAEA?

Because the IPAEA does a lot of great things to support journalists and journalism in East Africa:

  • We put on regular events like monthly socials and screenings of fantastic African documentaries.
  • We organise media briefings with experts on topics that our members are covering (some are for journalist members only, others open to both journalist and associate members).
  • You can connect with other journalists in the region through our closed WhatsApp (journalist members only) and Facebook groups (journalist and associate members). This comes in very handy when you’re searching for a phone number of that minister…
  • We advocate on your behalf if you are under pressure for your work.
  • We lend out personal protective equipment (PPE) like flak jackets and organise trainings.
  • You receive all our newsletters with the latest information on events.
  • You can become a member of Baraza Media Lab (http://barazalab.com) at a 10% discount.

Who can join?

Journalist Members: Any journalist, photojournalist, cameraperson or producer – from or based in East Africa and/or covering the region for international media.
Associate Members: Communication officers, press attachés and other communication professionals in the region.

Requirements

  • Staff members are asked to provide a letter from an employer confirming their position.
  • Freelance members are asked to provide two recent links to published work or a recommendation letter from an editor or producer.
  • Associate members are asked to provide a letter from their employer confirming their position. Please note associate members are excluded from voting, carrying a membership card and joining the WhatsApp group.
  • All joining members must submit a passport-size photograph.

Fees

  • Staff: 6,000 Ksh / 50 USD
  • Freelance: 4,000 Ksh / 35 USD
  • Associate (staff): 6,000 Ksh / 50 USD
  • Associate (freelance/self-employed): 4,000 Ksh / 35 USD

Membership is valid on a calendar year basis. New members joining after 1 October automatically receive membership for the following year.

How to Join

  1. Submit your membership registration or renewal application using the button above or below.
  2. Send your payment via MPESA of PAYPAL
  3. Email your MPESA or PAYPAL confirmation code to the IPAEA Programme Officer – Natasha (programmes@ipaea.org) with the subject heading “NAME – Payment Code – Payment Type” (i.e. Jane Smith – Payment Code – MPESA)

MPESA Payment

  • Paybill business number: 437920
  • Account number: YOUR FULL NAME (i.e. Jane Smith)

Join the IPAEA

Submit a Press Release.

Email your PDF to: info@ipaea.org

We’ll post it on our members-only page.

Our Location

Baraza Media Lab
95 Keystone Park
Riverside Drive
Nairobi, Kenya

Contact Info

Call or Whatsapp: +254 711 967 265
Email Us On: info@ipaea.org

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