East Africa's Digital Newsroom Platform

Kenya's Newsrooms
Are Going Digital.

NewsTech.Africa gives African media houses the AI-powered infrastructure to publish faster, monetise content, and lead in the digital era.

Serving: Kenya · Tanzania · Uganda · Rwanda · DRC · Burundi · Somalia · South Sudan

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Kenya's Media Is at a Digital Inflection Point

39%

of Kenyans now use Social Media as their #1 news source — overtaking TV and radio.

— State of Media 2025, Media Council of Kenya

74%
use digital platforms
91%
access via mobile
13%
print readership left
44%
3+ hrs on social daily
Illustration of a Kenyan professional consuming digital news and social media on a smartphone

The Problem Kenyan Newsrooms Face Today

Traditional media houses know they must change — but don't have the infrastructure to do it.

What Is NewsTech.Africa?

One integrated system. Every tool a modern newsroom needs.

AI Publisher Module

Auto-generate stories from data and wire feeds. AI-assisted writing, SEO optimisation, and editorial tools built in.

Workflow Automation

Approval, scheduling and publishing on autopilot.

Reporter Network

Geo-targeted assignments for stringers and citizen journalists.

Subscription & Paywall

Metered, dynamic and corporate plans with payment gateways.

E-Paper Module

Print editions converted to digital — monetised end-to-end.

iOS & Android Apps

Branded apps with push, offline mode and personalisation.

SEO & Analytics

Schema markup, AMP stories and real-time dashboards.

50+ Integrations

Wires, social, CRM, ads and payments — connected out of the box.

2,000+ Reporter Capacity50+ Integrations5M+ Personalised Users10+ Monetisation Modules20+ Fact-Check Sites

AI-Powered, Digital-First Journalism

Built for African newsrooms

From idea to publish-ready story — in seconds, not hours.

NewsTech AI turns data, wires and press releases into articles, social posts and AMP stories your audience actually reads.

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Instant Articles

Auto-generate publish-ready drafts from data, wires and press releases.

AI Writing Assistant

Outlines, rewrites and SEO keyword suggestions built into the CMS.

Social Automation

Platform-optimised captions for Facebook, X, WhatsApp and more.

Fact-Check Engine

Real-time verification workflows powering 20+ fact-check sites globally.

Smart Tagging

Personalised feeds and content tagging for 5M+ readers.

AMP Web Stories

Mobile-first visual stories designed for discovery and engagement.

Why AI Matters for Newsrooms

SpeedBeat aggregators to breaking stories.
Lean TeamsDo more with the staff you already have.
Local LanguagesSwahili and vernacular adaptation assistance.
Misinformation DefenceReal-time verification workflows that flag false claims before they spread.

10+ Monetisation Streams — Out of the Box

NewsTech makes every reader a revenue opportunity.

💳 Subscription Paywall

  • Metered, dynamic & timewall paywall models
  • Corporate & group subscription plans
  • Coupon, loyalty, and promo tools
  • M-Pesa and payment gateway integration
  • Subscription analytics and CRM triggers
  • Starting at $200/month

📰 E-Paper Subscriptions

  • Digital replica of your print edition
  • Bundled with digital subscription plans
  • 2 editions included on starter plan
  • Clip, share & ads within e-paper
  • Mobile-responsive layout, PDF upload
  • Starting at $100/month

📢 Native & Display Ads

  • Self-serve ad management built in
  • Programmatic ad network support
  • Sponsored content workflow tools
  • AMP story ads — mobile-first format
  • Revenue share model available
  • Guided ad management from day one
Subscription revenue is the most sustainable model for journalism. NewsTech gives your newsroom the full monetisation toolkit — on day one.

Publish Everywhere — Automatically

NewsTech pushes content to all the FIVE top news channels in one click, with AI-generated captions optimised per platform.

WhatsApp
19.8%weekly reach
Primary news channel for most Kenyans
Facebook
18.2%weekly reach
Broad audience reach across all age groups
TikTok
14.9%weekly reach
Fastest-growing — under-35 audience
YouTube
12.3%weekly reach
Video-first, growing news consumption
X (Twitter)
7.3%weekly reach
Breaking news & political discourse

Flexible Plans for Every Size of Newsroom

Pricing set for the African market. All plans include Talexa's local onboarding and Tier 1 support.

Starter
$600/month
  • 5 users · 100 GB storage
  • Custom editorial workflows
  • Social channel automation
  • SEO & AMP Stories
  • Basic CDN & PWA
  • 3rd party integrations
  • Self-serve ad management
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Business
$3,900/month
  • 50 users · 500 GB storage
  • Advanced workflows & SEO
  • Multi-bureau structure
  • UGC / Reporter Module
  • Newsroom monitoring system
  • Advanced analytics
  • Custom design blocks
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Enterprise
Custom from ~$6,000+
  • Unlimited users
  • Bespoke CMS & website
  • iOS & Android apps
  • White-label options
  • Custom hosting & SLA
  • Dedicated support team
  • Full modular build
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Add-Ons available from Starter plan: Reporter Module from $200  ·  Subscription/Paywall from $200  ·  E-Paper from $100  ·  Mobile Apps from $1,500 one-time  ·  AMP Stories from $200
One-time onboarding fee applies. All prices in USD. Local M-Pesa payment available.

The Window Is Open — But Not Forever

Three forces are converging right now in Kenya's media market.

01

Digital Audiences 
Are Ready

02

AI Is Reshaping Newsroom Economics

03

First-Mover Advantage 
Is Real

Your Opportunity as a NewsTech Partner

Join our partner network and earn recurring commission introducing NewsTech to media industry.

🤝

Referral Partner

  • Introduce NewsTech to your media contacts
  • NewsTech manages sales, onboarding & support
  • Earn commission on every closed deal
  • No technical knowledge required
  • Ideal for media consultants & PR professionals
🏗️

Resell & Implementation

  • Resell NewsTech packages under your brand
  • Provide local Tier 1 support & onboarding
  • Higher margin on deals you close independently
  • Access to our technical resources
  • Ideal for digital agencies & media consultancies
🎓

Content & Training

  • Deliver NewsTech training to newsroom teams
  • Run workshops on AI journalism & digital tools
  • Package with your existing training offerings
  • Earn service fees independent of subscriptions
  • Ideal for journalism trainers & media educators

Request a Free Demo

Tell us about your newsroom and we'll walk you through the full platform — tailored to your size, market, and goals.

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