The Road to the Grand Gala

Official Launch & Call for Partnership

Press launch, unveiling of categories, judging process, sponsor call, and publicity rollout across media channels.

Call for Submissions

Open submissions for journalists, institutions, and campaigns. Outreach across media houses, county departments, NGOs, and universities.

Screening & Adjudication

Technical review and independent judging by leading media and communication experts from Kenya and East Africa.

Public Engagement & Voting

Website and SMS public voting opens. Nominee campaigns launch, driving audience engagement and community participation.

Industry Workshop & Summit

One-day workshop covering journalism, digital storytelling, podcasting, AI in media, branding, PR, and public information.

Grand Awards Gala

Red carpet, gala dinner, live entertainment, awards presentation, winner interviews, and post-event coverage in Mombasa.