Sourcing
17 Aug 2026
Reading County Budgets Without Losing the Thread
A practical look at where county financial documents tend to hide the numbers that matter.
Independent Journalism, Kenya
Steady support for reporters working on their own
DIANA WANJIKU WAMBUI works with independent journalists and small outlets across Kenya, offering practical help with planning, interviewing and editorial standards — at a pace that respects your process.
7
Years Advising
140+
Reporters Assisted
47
Counties Reached
3
Core Services
Our Purpose
Why this work matters
Independent reporting in Kenya often happens without the backing of a large newsroom. DIANA WANJIKU WAMBUI exists to fill some of that gap — not by writing the stories for you, but by helping you plan them soundly, conduct interviews with care, and set editorial standards that hold up under scrutiny.
- ✓Grounded in Kenyan sourcing and record practices
- ✓One-to-one attention, not a template service
- ✓Built for independent publishers and freelancers
What We Offer
Three ways we can help
From the Blog
Recent notes on the craft
Interviewing
10 Aug 2026
The Pause Before the Hard Question
Why timing a difficult question often matters more than the wording itself.
Editorial Standards
2 Aug 2026
Writing Down Rules You Already Follow
Why small outlets benefit from formalising practices that already feel obvious.
Our Approach
How we work with you
- ✓We start from your question, not a template
- ✓Every session ends with something written down
- ✓We are candid when a lead does not hold up
- ✓Confidentiality is treated as a working default
If a story is sitting unfinished, a short conversation can often clarify the next step.
Get in TouchVoices
What reporters have said
"The planning session saved me from chasing a lead that had no real substance behind it."
Achieng Otieno
Freelance Reporter, Kisumu
"The interview debrief helped me separate what my source actually said from what I had assumed."
Njeri Wanjala
Editor, Coastline Bulletin
"Having our editorial standards written down finally gave the collective something to point to."
Barasa Kiptoo
Founder, Rift Valley Notes
Questions
Common questions
Get in Touch
Tell us a little about your story
There is no obligation attached to reaching out — a short message is enough to start.