How are rights and licensing handled?

Rights and licensing terms are provided in the pitch deck. Contact commissions@ElsieMediaHouse.com to discuss usage, licensing windows and syndication.

How does Elsie verify sources and protect whistleblowers?

All investigations follow ethical sourcing and verification protocols; protection measures and verification approaches are outlined in briefs and the pitch deck. Sensitive material is handled on a case‑by‑case basis.

Is Elsie available for co‑productions and embedded reporting?

Yes. Elsie accepts co‑productions, embedded reporting and consultancy across East Africa. Availability windows and day‑rate guidance are in the pitch deck or via email.

Commission Elsie Wambui — Fast, field‑verified investigations from Nairobi.

Q: How do I commission Elsie for a short investigation or a long‑form project?

Email commissions@ElsieMediaHouse.com with a brief project title, summary and desired start date, or download the pitch deck for typical day‑rate guidance. For structured intake use the hosted commissioning form link.

Q: What are typical turnaround times for research, field reporting, and multimedia deliverables?

Turnaround varies by scope. Short investigations (2–7 days), long‑form field investigations (2+ weeks), multimedia packages depend on production needs. See pitch deck for examples; email for bespoke timelines.

4‑hour SLA for professional commissioning inquiries • Day‑rate & project guidance in downloadable pitch deck.

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Reach

1.5M

views/listens • Across platforms

Policy Impact

2

government inquiries • Documented oversight action

Sourcing

7

exclusive sources • Depth on single investigations

What I Offer — Commissionable Packages

Commissioned Investigations

Long‑form, data‑driven reporting. Deliverables: narrative, dataset, raw clips. Pricing: day‑rate guidance in pitch deck.

Deliverables: narrative • dataset • raw clips

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Multimedia Production

Broadcast‑ready video, audio diaries & visualizations. Packages tailored to TV, radio, podcast and digital platforms.

Deliverables: video • audio • visualizations

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Embedded Reporting & Consultancy

On‑the‑ground reporting, source development and verification for international outlets focused on East Africa.

Deliverables: embed reporting • verification reports

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Exact rates in pitch deck — or email for bespoke quote.

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Use the mail client button to open a pre-addressed email to [email protected]. For structured intake, use the hosted commissioning form link.

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Ghost Towers — governance deep‑dive (2025)

Published: The Globe Sentinel

Article Dataset

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Data Darkroom — Biometric ID privacy (2024)

Published: Global Tech Quarterly

Article Audio

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The Climate Exodus — Audio Diary (2023)

Published: BBC World Service

Audio Story

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Testimonials & Awards

"Elsie's sourcing is impeccable. She possesses the rare ability to turn complex data into a clear, ethical, and high‑stakes narrative that we trust completely."
Ava Sharma, Investigative Editor, The Globe Sentinel

"Her deep knowledge of the East African tech landscape and governance issues makes her an essential voice for our international coverage."
David Kimani, Bureau Chief, Global Tech Quarterly

"She delivered a challenging field report with flawless production quality. Elsie is a truly multi‑platform journalist."
Dr. Lindiwe Nkosi, Senior Producer, BBC World Service

Awards

East Africa Journalism Excellence Award (2024) — Winner

Prestigious Journalism Center Fellowship (2023)

Local Press Club Story of the Year — Finalist (2025)

See full press CV

Frequently Asked Questions

How to commission Elsie for a short investigation or a long‑form project

Email [email protected] with project title, summary and start date, or use the hosted commissioning form. The pitch deck includes day‑rate guidance for budgeting.

Typical turnaround times for research, field reporting, and multimedia deliverables

Short investigations: 2–7 days. Long‑form field investigations: 2+ weeks. Multimedia packages vary by scope. Contact for bespoke timelines.

Rights & licensing

See the pitch deck for licensing guidance. For contract needs, email [email protected] to discuss usage terms and syndication.

How Elsie verifies sources and protects whistleblowers

Verification protocols and protection measures are applied to all investigations and discussed in briefs. Sensitive approaches are handled confidentially upon engagement.

Availability for co‑productions and embed reporting

Elsie accepts co‑productions and embedded reporting across East Africa. Discuss availability and scope via [email protected].