Our Story
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The iRoom is an online platform where rural journalists can publish well curated stories that are relevant to their communities.
The iRoom is a project of the African Institute of Investigative Journalism (AIIJ) and is funded by the Open Society Foundations.
Meet the team
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Solomon Serwanjja
Seasoned broadcast investigative journalist with 12 years of experience, having worked for various newsrooms such as NBS, NTV, KTN, and UBC.
![Deputy Executive Director](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafricaniij.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F03%2FRaymond-AIIJ.jpg&w=828&q=75)
Raymond Mujuni
Two-time winner of the National Journalism Award for their explanatory and investigative reporting on high-level government deals involving refugee exchange for guns between Uganda and Israel.
![Associate Digital Communications](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafricaniij.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FIMG_9571-scaled.jpg&w=828&q=75)
Rahim Nwali
Passionate about positively impacting the African continent by telling its story and have participated in fellowships such as the Media Challenge Initiative and the SRHR fellowship with AIIJ.
![Procurement and Admin manager](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fafricaniij.org%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FIMG_9654-scaled.jpg&w=828&q=75)
Sandra Nansubuga
Works alongside leads to identify new sources of revenue and maintain the financial stability of iRoom
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Talent Akatukunda
Passionate finance and accounting practitioner with a strong background in the field and believes in creating a more inclusive and better world for all.