I am a certified Kenyan Journalist and Communications Expert with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication & Journalism from Moi University, Eldoret.
Journalism/Media 4 years Experience:
1. Moi University Radio (103.9 FM):– Program host/Broadcaster (Current Affairs, Entertainment, Politics and Religion), Producer.
2. Radio Namlolwe Kisumu (97.3FM):– Program Host/Broadcaster, News Writing, Editing, Voicing, Reporting.
3. The Horizon Media & Publication:– Managing Editor, Trainer.
4. Social Media Management:– MUCSA pages, The Horizon Media & Publication.
Skills: Interviewing, News Writing, Radio Production, Audio Editing, Social Media Management, Research
Communications 3 years Experience:
1. Retention Assistant (Customer Service):- Daily interactions with clients, communicating the benefits of the products, explaining unique features, finding out the challenges and experiences while using our products, noting down the complaints and promptly giving resolutions to them based on the first contact.
2. Communications Director (Catholic Association and St. Michael’s Chaplaincy):– Church announcements, publication of official information on the association and chaplaincy, ensuring Public Address System is occasionally maintained and in good working condition.
Skills: Communications, Leadership, Customer Service, Negotiation, Empathy, Marketing, Branding
Leadership, Governance and Management:
1. Chairperson, Catholic Students Association, Moi University:– Spokesperson, Representative to Parish Council, Executive Chairman.
2. Electoral Commissioner, Moi University:– Member of the Independent Electoral Commission 2022 and Publicity Committee.
3. Secretary General, Siaya County Students’ Association:– Spokesperson, Treasury Signatory, Custodian of Constitution.
Skills: Management & Organization, People Relationship.
Voluntary Roles:
1. Ambassador, Absa Bank ReadytoWork Program:– Activation & Sensitization, Mentorship, Brand Management and Marketing.
2. Teacher, Chemistry & Physics:– St. Mathews Agok School (2017-19)
Memberships:
1. Media Council of Kenya
Interests:
Romance Writing and Poetry.
Politics.
This website provides you with awesome reading online materials as much as building the art of writing and news reporting.
In the web, it offers you;
2. Poetry
4. News
Samwel Oketch Oriwo 