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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

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.

Professional background:

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.

Former News Editor at West TV and Radio Free Africa, with earlier reporting experience at Kenya Television Network (KTN)

His articles often highlight marginalized voices and policy gaps in Kenya.

Media Trainer:

Lecturer at KCA University (Department of Journalism & Digital Media Studies).

Governance & Human Rights Activist:

Volunteer Budget Champion with the Network for Research & Governance in Kakamega County.

Advocates for budget transparency, social accountability, and inclusion of women, youth, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

Member of the Every Woman Treaty Coalition, a global network of 3,000+ advocates working to end gender-based violence.

Key Contributions:

Published articles on widows’ rights, urging Kenya’s Parliament to pass bills protecting women from discrimination.

Produced features on Mashujaa Day, Moi Day, and cultural practices among the Bukusu community.

Opinion pieces on legal protections for women and girls, highlighting gaps in policy enforcement.

Actively involved in climate change reporting and public finance management.

Academic work attributed to him includes research on the role of the media in promoting democracy and human rights, completed as part of a mass communication degree.