Bonfce Kanyamwaya on Muck Rack

Bonfce Kanyamwaya

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  • Senior Business Editor, Tuko
  • Senior Business Editor, Tuko
Kenya, Nairobi
Covers:  Business, finance, economy, markets, and aviation among others. He provides insights into Kenya and Global trends.
Doesn't Cover: Bonface Kanyamwaya, a seasoned journalist in Kenya does not cover topics such as Entertainment, sports,Lifestyle among others.
Senior Business Editor @Tuko News (2025) Business Reporter@NMG (2017-2024)

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

A magazine.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

With social meadia, we have to tell the story immediately.

Who's your favorite fictional journalist?

Waihiga Mwaura

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Hard work and resilience.

What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?

Ruto Must Go

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Twitter, facebook. word

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Elon Musk

Why did you become a journalist?

Passion for the job.

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

NO

What story are you most proud of writing or working on?

Economy related copies

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Work hard.

When's the best time to pitch you?

Morning hours.

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

A story of a dead and resurected man.

What's your favorite drink?

Water

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

In church or a relaxed set up.

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Guardian and New York Times

What's the most common misperception about your beat?

That people like reading our stories.

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