Radio Africa Group Digital Editor Francis Mureithi and nine others have been appointed to the Eastern Africa Regional Technical Working Group(EAR-TWG).
Other members are; Asrat Seyoum (Editors Guild of Ethiopia), Catherine Dorcas Ageno (Uganda Editors' Guild), Gloria Kavishe (Tanzania Editors Forum), Pamella Sittoni (Kenya Editors’ Guild), Sylvia Nankya (Uganda Editors' Guild), Tsega Tariku (Editors Guild of Ethiopia), William Shao (Tanzania Editors Forum).
Through a statement, the Eastern Africa Editors Society said the group's main mandate will be to safeguard journalistic work and engage big tech and AI companies that profit from works of journalism.
"As the media landscape continuously evolves, it is crucial to ensure that media interests are adequately represented and protected," the statement reads.
The role of the EAR-TWG will be in driving discussions, negotiations, and strategic decision-making on behalf of the regional media industry.
"By fostering partnerships and collaboration, it aims to uphold the values of freedom of the press, ethical journalism, and the responsible use of AI in the dissemination of information."
"The EAR-TWG will operate as an independent advisory body."
"The EAES Executive Director, Churchill Otieno, will be the convener of the EAR-TWG. Prof Nancy Booker, the Dean of the Aga Khan University Graduate School for Media and Communications, has agreed to serve as the EAR-TWG’s technical advisor."
