FactCheck Africa has won the Inclusive Future Award at the Summit on People-Centred Technologies in Africa held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The award, which carries a $5,000 cash prize, was presented on Wednesday during the continental summit to FactCheck Africa’s Program Lead, Mustapha Lawal.
The organization was unanimously selected by an independent panel of seven judges across Africa in recognition of its Digital Democracy Suites project.
The initiative features tech tools—including KedereAI, GovQuest, and PowerDecks—designed to promote information integrity, civic engagement, transparency, and governance across the continent.
Speaking on the recognition, Lawal noted that the summit provided a platform to engage civic-tech leaders and showcase innovative solutions aimed at making public information more accessible.
“Having our work recognized on this continental stage makes the moment even more special,” the organization stated in a social media update.
“Through our Digital Democracy Suites, we are exploring how civic technology can make information more accessible, strengthen citizen participation, and help communities engage more meaningfully with the systems that shape their lives.”
FactCheck Africa acknowledged the support of the Naijayouthfund for funding its Digital Democracy Lab project, which facilitated the development of the tools.
The organization dedicated the award to over 1,000 community members across Nigeria’s six Southwestern states.
The event was also attended by the founder of FactCheck Africa and Global Director of the Brain Builders Youth Development Initiative (BBYDI), Olasupo Abideen.