What was your first job as a journalist?
Court Reporting
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Most audiences find social media timely and flexible compared to traditional media
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
John Allan Namu of the Africa Uncensored
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Sacrifice, courage, reading, researching, deadlines,
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
Twerk makende
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly, Google search engine, AI writing tools, Pixabay
What's your favorite social network?
X
Who do you wish followed you?
Anyone
Why did you become a journalist?
Passion for reading, writing, and informing the masses
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Started as a writer and then ended as an Editor in my final year
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Any story that impacts on people's lives
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Originality, creativity, credibility and hard work is key to success
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning 9am-11am
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Opinions
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
A pitch on a Science related story
What's your favorite drink?
Fresh apple juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Smartphone
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Daily Nation Newspaper, The East African, New York Times, Associated Press, Reuters, The Wall street Journal, Washington post,
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
There is a misperception that Entertainment news is more popular than Opinion and Editorials.
