Article Contributor – Civic Education
About Husika
Husika (husika.org) is a civic technology organization dedicated to inclusive governance. Beyond building platforms for citizen engagement, we invest in civic education — helping everyday Kenyans understand policy, governance, and their rights as citizens.
Role Overview
We are looking for Article Contributors to join the Husika publishing team on a voluntary basis. This role is open to anyone — students, professionals, researchers, advocates, or simply curious minds — who is passionate about policy and governance and wants to contribute to an informed, engaged citizenry.
As a Contributor, you will write objective, accessible, and educative articles that break down complex governance and policy topics for a general audience. There is no fixed publishing schedule — you contribute at your own pace, when inspiration and time allow.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and write clear, objective, and well-sourced articles on governance, public policy, and civic affairs
- Simplify complex policy topics into accessible content for a general Kenyan audience
- Collaborate with the Husika editorial team through the review and publishing process
- Uphold editorial standards of accuracy, fairness, and civic responsibility
- Optionally engage with readers through comments and discussions on published pieces
What You'll Gain
- Platform & Visibility — Publish under your name on Husika, a growing civic platform with a national audience of policy-minded readers
- Grow with Husika — Be part of a civic movement that is scaling, with opportunities to take on editorial and leadership roles as the platform grows
- Network Access — Connect with a community of policy thinkers, governance practitioners, and civic leaders within the Husika network
- Mentorship & Editorial Development — Get constructive editorial feedback that sharpens your research, writing, and policy analysis skills
- Portfolio Building — Establish a credible, publicly accessible body of work in civic education and policy writing
Who We're Looking For
- Anyone with a genuine interest in Kenyan governance, public policy, or civic affairs
- A clear, objective writer who can translate complex issues into accessible language
- Committed to factual, balanced, and non-partisan content
- Self-driven — able to research and produce articles independently
- No formal qualifications required; passion, clarity, and objectivity are what matter most
Editorial Guidelines
- All articles go through an editorial review before publishing
- Content must be original, well-researched, and objective
- Articles should be civic education-focused — not opinion columns or partisan commentary
- Contributors retain credit for all published work