Three JoyNews reporters have been chosen to travel to London for the next phase of the UK Media and Emerging Technologies (UK MEET) fellowship. Esther Nkrumah, Nana Boakye Yiadom and Jacqueline Ansomah Yeboah were selected from a pool of more than 500 applicants, after a competitive pitch and series of training sessions that narrowed the field to ten finalists.
Under the fellowship, the journalists will deepen their knowledge of science, technology and innovation reporting and develop investigations into how emerging technologies can address challenges in Ghana. The programme, run by Imperial Global Ghana in partnership with Imperial College London and supported by the British High Commission, has already included workshops, newsroom simulations and expert discussions.
Yiadom will probe whether artificial intelligence can analyse satellite imagery to spot illegal mining in Ghana’s forest reserves, assessing the country’s readiness to invest in such technology. Nkrumah will examine the use of drones and AI to locate and treat mosquito breeding sites in Ada East, evaluating operational benefits and community impact. Ansomah Yeboah will test AI tools that help senior high school teachers craft lesson plans and assessments, looking at accuracy, usefulness and potential teaching implications.
"The selection marks the next step in developing investigations that examine not only the promise of innovation, but also the evidence behind it and its potential impact on communities," said a JoyNews spokesperson.
Back in Ghana, the journalists will return with new skills and stories that aim to bring complex scientific issues into clear, public‑relevant reporting.
