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Kenya to launch biggest school meals programme in Africa theguardian.com/global-develop… My latest for The Guardian

Although women journalists in Somalia face various challenges, many have become formidable figures in the press in the country. 𝖬𝖺𝗎𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖾 𝖮𝗇𝗂𝖺𝗇𝗀'𝗈 speaks to Fathi Hashi, Maryan Seylac & Mûthoki Mumo about the challenges they’ve faced & how to address them. buff.ly/410iHpI Reuters Institute

Countries with the highest use of TikTok: 🗞 For news | 💃 For all 🇵🇪 Peru: 30% | 48% 🇹🇭 Thailand: 30% | 51% 🇰🇪 Kenya: 29%| 54% 🇲🇾 Malaysia: 24%| 42% 🇿🇦 South Africa: 22%| 50% 🇵🇭 Philippines: 21% | 42% More context on #DNR23 reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-r…

🏆Former winners include yashraj sharma - Kashmir, monika_mondal - India, Meiryum Ali - Pakistan, Yousra Elbagir - Sudan, 𝖬𝖺𝗎𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖾 𝖮𝗇𝗂𝖺𝗇𝗀'𝗈 - Kenya.

#Kenya: We're very concerned by widespread violence & allegations of unnecessary or disproportionate use of force by police during protests. Full comment here:  ohchr.org/en/press-brief…

Our Africa Uncensored reporter Calvin Rock has been apprehended by men in plain clothes driving a black Subaru while he was taking photos of the protests at Jacaranda. Calvin identified himself as a journalist to the men who appeared to be police officers but an eyewitness says

On a serious note you need to retract this. Clint is currently in the field and this may put him in danger. Again, this was taken when Clint and Calvin were apprehended DURING THE LAST ROUND OF MAANDAMANO. It wasn't taken today or yesterday.

NEW on our website 🇰🇪 In March 2023 many reporters were punched, kicked and tear-gassed by protesters and police forces in Kenya. This piece by 𝖬𝖺𝗎𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖾 𝖮𝗇𝗂𝖺𝗇𝗀'𝗈 looks at what happened with Eric Isinta 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗡𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 🇰🇪 Calvin Rock Steve Otieno @kiplagat_Sila reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/news/journalis…

Podcasting is becoming increasingly popular in Africa. This Reuters Institute piece by 𝖬𝖺𝗎𝗋𝗂𝖼𝖾 𝖮𝗇𝗂𝖺𝗇𝗀'𝗈 explores the rise of podcasting on the continent, with insights from Molly J 🇬🇭, Dhashen Moodley, @whatdonaldsaidd, James Smart, @CyrilKDA, Oluwanifemi Kolawole, & Melissa Mbugua. buff.ly/44scaWR

Glad the work we’ve been doing at Afripods is highlighted here alongside some of my favorite people working in digital audio & podcasting in Africa

Quite the honor to sit down with Dean Jelani Cobb and talk to the brilliant students of Columbia Journalism School ! 🧠 💪🏻 🖊️ 🎤

🚨Some personal news! I am thrilled to share that I joined Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism for my MS in Journalism-Documentary Specialisation. I still can’t believe I made it here. Grateful for the incredible journey ahead!

Congratulations Maurice!

Had the incredible opportunity to moderate a conversation with ✦ Margot Haddad ✦ & Larry Madowo , both of whom are graduates of Columbia Journalism School. They generously shared their invaluable wealth of experience and wisdom. **These photos may not reveal it, but the nerves were real!

The abduction of these young Kenyans by state agents, some held incommunicado, is a serious violation of human rights. It’s alarming and unacceptable! #RejectFinanceBill2024

For Kenyans in New York, tomorrow we march for justice. Honouring the lives lost to police brutality, standing against extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, abductions, and budgeted corruption✊🏾

Great turnout today as Kenyans in New York stood united against police brutality, extrajudicial killings, budgeted corruption, and bad leadership. Together, our voices are powerful!

One year ago, I embarked on this journey, and today I’m proud to say I’ve graduated from Columbia Journalism School with a Masters in Journalism-Documentary specialisation. This was just a dream a few years ago. It’s been a transformative year of learning and growth. Grateful for all the

Hi Nelson Amenya I recently sent you an email via the address in your bio. Just checking if you’ve had a chance to see it or if there’s a better way to reach you. Grateful for your time!