The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has called for an immediate and independent investigation into the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich, saying the incident raises serious concerns over the safety of journalists in the country. Kiprotich was intercepted by armed men along the Gilgil-Nakuru highway on the night of September 1 before…
NAIROBI, KENYA — The Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has officially announced the winners of the landmark 10th anniversary edition of the BAKE Awards. The announcement follows a star-studded Winners Gala hosted on Saturday, June 27, 2026, bringing together East Africa’s premier digital visionaries, media-tech leaders, and global corporate brands. Anchored by the timely theme, “The…
International Commission of Jurist (ICJ) Kenya and Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has Convene a Citizen Assembly on Elections and Freedom of Expression with an aim of Exploring them Ahead of Polls. As the country approaches the next electoral cycle, stakeholders are intensifying conversations around the balance between free expression and responsible civic engagement, with…
A reflection and strategy day led by Internet Sans Frontières brought together stakeholders under the KenSafeSpace Coalition member including BakeKenya, ,TribelessYouth, WatotowatchNet , KICTANet, MzalendoTrust , trustlub, and Code for africa to strengthen collaboration, deepen shared understanding, and align strategic priorities. The meeting focused on reinforcing collective efforts to promote a safe, rights-respecting, and inclusive…
Kenya’s impressive strides as a regional ICT powerhouse are being undermined by escalating threats to digital rights, according to a new report by the Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE). The State of the Internet in Kenya: 2020-2024 paints a picture of a nation that has achieved unprecedented connectivity, a booming digital economy, and a thriving…
