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February 6, 2026
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Rose Njeri, the viral Finance Bill email tool dev, is back with ‘Tuma Report’, a citizen journalism app for Kenya

Rose Njeri, the viral Finance Bill email tool dev, is back with ‘Tuma Report’, a citizen journalism app for Kenya

Citizen journalism in Kenya just got an upgrade with the new Tuma Report app, a tool that lets you track and report civic events across Kenya instantly...

✨ Key Highlights

Following her impactful "Civic Email" tool, Rose Njeri Tunguru, known as @rtunguru on X, has launched Tuma Report, a new app designed to decentralize news gathering in Kenya. This initiative aims to fill gaps in mainstream media coverage by empowering citizens to report events directly, especially with upcoming elections.

  • The Android-only app, which is a lightweight 32MB, has already seen over 10 downloads in its initial hours.
  • Developed by Rose Njeri Tunguru, the app was inspired by information blackouts, such as those during the December 2025 clashes in Kakamega County.
  • Tuma Report allows for frictionless reporting with no sign-up required, features crowd-moderated content, and prominently displays an "Independence Notice" stating no affiliation with the Government of Kenya.

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