Contribute/Submit an Article

At Swahili Today, we believe great journalism is built on accuracy, integrity, and diverse perspectives. We welcome journalists, writers, researchers, analysts, and subject-matter experts who are passionate about producing reliable, engaging, and informative content for readers around the world.

Whether you’re an experienced reporter or a first-time contributor with a compelling story, we’d love to hear from you.

What We Publish

We accept original submissions in a variety of categories in English or/and Swahili, including:

• World News
• Africa
• Politics
• Business & Economy
• Technology
• Science
• Health
• Entertainment
• Sports
• Lifestyle
• Education
• Opinion & Analysis
• Human Interest Stories

Submission Guidelines

Before submitting your work, please ensure that:

• Your article is original and has not been published elsewhere.
• All facts, quotations, and statistics are accurate and properly attributed.
• The content is balanced, factual, and free from plagiarism.
• Articles are written in clear, professional English or Swahili.
• Any accompanying images are either your own or submitted with permission for publication.

Our editorial team reserves the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar, style, formatting, and length while preserving the author’s intended message.

How to Submit

You can use the form below to send your article or contact our editorial team about a news tip or story proposal:

Write for Swahili Today

Send us your news story, feature, analysis or opinion. We publish original work from contributors across Africa and the world.

• 1Original work onlySend only work that is your own: written by you, not copied from anywhere, and not published elsewhere.
• 2Light editingOur editors may make minor edits for grammar, clarity, style and formatting.
• 3Tell us who you areGive your full name or pen name, a short bio of 50–500 characters, and any relevant credentials or previously published work.

Our editorial team will review your submission and contact you by email.

Website

1About you

Full name or pen name *

The name you want shown as the author.

Email address *

We will reply to this address.

WhatsApp or phone (optional)

Country and city (optional)

Website or social profile (optional)

Short bio *

50–500 characters: who you are and why you are writing about this.

Credentials and previous published work (optional)

Qualifications, job title, or links to articles you have published.

Your photo (optional)

Choose a photo or drop it here

A clear head-and-shoulders photo for your author profile.

2Your article

Headline *

Clear and specific.

Category *

Africa Politics World Business Technology Science Health Entertainment Sports Lifestyle Education Opinion

Choose the one that fits best.

Language of the article

English Kiswahili

Summary (optional)

One or two sentences that tell readers what the story is about.

Article text *

Write or paste your article here, or attach a document below. At least 150 words.

Or attach a document (optional)

Choose a document

Word, PDF, ODT or RTF.

Sources and references (optional)

Links, reports or people you relied on.

Notes to editors (optional)

Anything we should know: deadlines, earlier publication, conflicts of interest.

3Pictures

Add up to 6 pictures for the article (optional). Give each a caption and a credit so we can publish it correctly. Use pictures you took or have permission to use.

Choose pictures or drop them here

JPG, PNG or WebP. Large pictures are resized automatically.

4Declaration and terms

Editorial declaration of article originality and ownership

1. I am the author of this article and it is my own original work.
2. It is not copied, in whole or in part, from any other source. Quotations, data and ideas that came from others are clearly credited.
3. I own the rights to the text and pictures I am sending, or I have the written permission of the owner to use them.
4. To the best of my knowledge the article is accurate and fair, and it does not defame anyone or break anyone's privacy or copyright.
5. I give Swahili Today Media Network permission to publish, edit, translate, share and archive this work on its websites and platforms. I understand that editors may make minor edits for grammar, clarity, style and formatting, and that sending an article does not guarantee it will be published.
6. Unless I say so in the notes to editors, this article has not been published anywhere else.

I confirm the Editorial Declaration of Article Originality and Ownership above. *

I have read and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Swahili Today Media Network. *

Type your full name as your signature *

DateNovember 4, 2026

Submit article

Required fields are marked * · Your submission goes straight to our editorial team at editorial@todaysw.com

Or you can contact our Editorial Team
editorial@todaysw.com

Please include:

• Your full name
• A short author biography (50–100 words)
• Any relevant credentials or previous published work (if available)
• Supporting images or documents, where applicable

Contact the Editor-in-Chief

For editorial partnerships, contributor inquiries, media requests, or matters that require the attention of the Editor-in-Chief (CIE), please contact:

Josephs Quartzy
Editor-in-Chief
josephsquartzy@gmail.com

Editorial Process

Every submission is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. While we aim to respond promptly, review times may vary depending on the volume of submissions.

Submission of an article does not guarantee publication. Editorial decisions are based on accuracy, originality, relevance, newsworthiness, and compliance with Swahili Today’s editorial standards.

Join Our Mission

Swahili Today is committed to delivering trustworthy journalism that informs, educates, and connects audiences across Africa and the world.

If you have a story worth sharing or insights that deserve a wider audience, we invite you to contribute and become part of our growing network of writers.