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Membership

Join Kenya’s community of financial journalists

Whether you’re filing your first business story or leading a newsroom, FJSK membership connects you with the training, people and support to do your best work. Our members learn from regulators and industry experts, grow alongside peers across the country, and have a society behind them when the pressure builds.

Joining is simple. Tell us a little about yourself, and our team will guide you through the rest.

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Our community

Membership at FJSK is more than a card in your wallet. It’s a room full of people who understand the pressure of the beat, and who want you to get the story right. Mentors who’ll review your work, peers who share sources and context, expert-led training all year, and a community that looks out for you when the job gets heavy.

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  • More than a membership, a professional home

  • Expert-led masterclasses

    Learn directly from regulators, economists and financial institutions on pensions, ESG, public debt, capital markets and more. Members get priority access.

  • A nationwide network

    Connect with reporters, editors and producers from newsrooms across Kenya, at forums, our annual general meeting and end-of-year engagements.

  • Welfare & Wellness support

    Access the member welfare fund in times of hardship, and confidential wellness support when the pressure of the job takes its toll.

  • Resources and publications

    Get guides, toolkits, research reports and masterclass recordings to support your reporting, including member-only materials.

The process

Joining FJSKtakes four simple steps

  1. Apply

    Fill in the short membership form on this page with your name, contact details, media house or institution, and the area you cover. It takes less than five minutes.

  2. Get confirmed

    Our membership team reviews your application and confirms your eligibility within 3 working days. We’ll email you once you’re approved.

  3. Pay your joining fee

    Pay the one-time joining fee of KES 1,000, using your name as the account number. You’ll get a receipt by email.

  4. Welcome to FJSK

    You’re in. You’ll get your membership confirmation, an invite to the members’ WhatsApp group and free access to FJSK masterclasses and events.

Start your application

FAQ

Frequently askedquestions

Membership is open to working journalists, editors, producers and photojournalists who cover business, finance or the economy in Kenya, in print, broadcast or digital media. Journalism students with an interest in the beat can join as student members.

Send us a message

Still have questions?

Contact us or complete this form to learn more about memberships at FJSK.

Contact information

fjsksociety@gmail.com(+254) 772 222 922