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Alex Odongo

Nairobi
As seen in: Talk Africa, Daily Nation, Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Covers:  Governance, Gender-Based Violence, Diplomacy, Public Finance Management, Human Rights, Climate change, Education and Politics
Doesn't Cover: Gambling, Cryptocurrency, and religion
Journalist ||Media trainer ||Governance activist ||Budget champion

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Alex Odongo’s Biography

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Alex Musikoyo Odongo is a Kenyan independent journalist, media trainer, and governance/human rights activist based in Nairobi. He is known for his work with Talk Africa, his teaching role at KCA University, and his advocacy for budget transparency and women’s rights.

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Journalist and freelance writer contributing to Talk Africa, where he covers topics such as governance, public finance, climate change, education, gender issues, human rights, and politics.

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Alex Odongo’s Journalist Portfolio

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ALEX ODONGO ON MASHUJAA DAY NEWS FEATURE

ALEX ODONGO ON MASHUJAA DAY NEWS FEATURE

Mashujaa Day is a national holiday that is celebrated annually on October 20th in Kenya to celebrate and pay …

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ALEX ODONGO PROFILE ON SEO WRITING

ALEX ODONGO PROFILE ON SEO WRITING

This short video is about myself as an experienced SEO article writer

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ALEX ODONGO BUSINESS FEATURE ON VIJANA KUJIAJIRI

ALEX ODONGO BUSINESS FEATURE ON VIJANA KUJIAJIRI

This is a motivational business feature about a young entrepreneur from Bungoma town who engages in shoe-maki…

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ALEX ODONGO NEWS FEATURE ON MOI DAY SPECIAL

ALEX ODONGO NEWS FEATURE ON MOI DAY SPECIAL

Moi Day was a national holiday in Kenya to honor former President the late Daniel Toroitich Arap Moi. The hol…

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MILA YA JAMII YA BABUKUSU KUUA WATOTO PACHA

MILA YA JAMII YA BABUKUSU KUUA WATOTO PACHA

This feature is about the culture of killing firstborn twins among the Bukusu clan in the Luhya community fro…

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OPINION: Survey Shows Majority of Kenyans Dissatisfied with Undemocratic Tendencies in the Countr...

OPINION: Survey Shows Majority of Kenyans Dissatisfied with Undemocratic Tendencies in the Countr...

TalkAfrica is an online publication established by the Association of Freelance Journalists (AFJ) - Kenya, wh…

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Opinion: Legal Protection for Women and Girls Still Under Threat, Report

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By Alex Odongo, Mary Mwendwa
| Talk Africa
By Alex Odongo A new global report analyzing sex discrimination in laws reveals that while some commendable gains have been achieved in strengthening legal protections for women and girls over the past five years, progress remains slow and uneven. Hence, increasingly under threat from a growing backlash against women’s rights.
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Opinion: Public Participation Dilemma , A Special Focus on Kakamega County

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By Alex Odongo, Mary Mwendwa
| Talk Africa
By Alex Odongo The Kenyan citizen has been granted powers under the Public Finance Management Act 2012 to give their views on matters that touch on how their finances should be spent through public participation. According to Kenya’s County Budget Transparency Survey (CBTS) 2023 report, information on public participation continues to improve steadily, however, it remains the least provided information in county budget documents.
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Opinion: Why Kenyans Views on Finance Bill 2024 Matter

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By Alex Odongo, Mary Mwendwa
| Talk Africa
By Alex M. Odongo As Kenyans continue to present their views on  Finance Bill 2024 to the budget committee it is worth noting that this exercise has not been met with the same excitement as last year’s, which sparked the most heated debate ever witnessed in our country’s history.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Court Reporting

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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Most audiences find social media timely and flexible compared to traditional media