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Stephen Kafeero

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(He/Him)
Earth, South Africa, Uganda
Covers:  Social justice and human rights, state accountability and violence, civic movements and protest dynamics, and political economy
Journalist–Lawyer | AI Governance, Human Rights & Surveillance | East Africa | Ex @pressfreedom | Ex-@DailyMonitor | MA, @WitsUniversity | OSF ’20

Stephen Kafeero’s Biography

Investigative journalist and media freedom policy analyst with over 14 years of experience reporting on social justice, human rights, state accountability, protest movements, and political economy across East Africa.

Work has focused on in-depth investigations and cross-border reporting on governance failures, institutional abuse, and press freedom violations, with publications in leading regional and international outlets including Daily Monitor, The East African, Quartz, AllAfrica, and the Global Investigative Journalism Network.

Previously served as East Africa Correspondent for the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), documenting press freedom threats and contributing to regional advocacy on journalist protection.

Alongside journalism, engaged in research, civic initiatives, and communications work for governance and human rights-focused projects. Co-founder of Shelter, Health & Education, a community initiative supporting marginalised girls.

Current work and interests sit at the intersection of media freedom, governance, law, and policy research, with a growing focus on international development and accountability systems.