Angela Oketch

ANGELA OKETCH
Position: CONTENT LEAD, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Where you work currently: KISUMU
When you began your career in journalism: 2014
Email: angieoketch99@gmail.com
Twitter: @angieoketch
Telephone: +254 721 74 82 30
Country: Kenya
Overview
Angela Oketch is a Senior Reporter with over 9 years of experience in strategic communications management and investigative journalism at the largest independent media group in East and Central Africa.
I have a proven track record in leading teams of up to 11 journalists to produce impactful content on health and climate issues across multiple media channels, including print, radio, TV, and digital platforms. Adept at influencing health and climate policies in East Africa through compelling storytelling and strategic media partnerships.
Holds a Master's in Public Health and a Bachelor's in Applied Communication, with additional professional certifications in business management and French. Recognized for outstanding reporting with numerous awards, including Presidential Honors and multiple accolades from the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards. Demonstrates exceptional communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, and project management skills, consistently delivering high-quality, transparent, and engaging content.
Currently, I am a columnist writing a Woman to Woman segment inside Lifestyle magazine in the Sunday Nation

Passion in journalism
Health Communication