Brian Khavalaji
(He/Him)
As seen in:
People Daily Kenya,
Medium,
Daily Nation,
The Star (Kenya),
The Elephant,
The Kenya Times,
The Youthing Magazine,
Qnow It,
Anchor.fm
Covers:
Arts and Entertainment|| Lifestyle|| Human Interest
Doesn't Cover:
politics and religion
Brand and Social-Impact Storyteller||Killer Networker||A Voice of Gen Z Professionals
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
My first job was writing entertainment articles on Africanwow.
Have you ever used a typewriter?
I have never used a typewritter
How is social media changing news?
Nowadays news are shared instantly as they happen especially on Twitter. Social media has also helped in citizen journalism as people can no
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Magunga Williams
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist mean informing your audience on matters that matter to them.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
none
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
I prefer to receive my pitches on email.
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
I use grammarly, turnitin and Microsoft Office word document.
What's your favorite social network?
My favourite social network is Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Larry Madowo
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist to change the narrative;to tell stories that are never told.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No.We did not have a newspaper in school.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Gabbie Adut's story.Her commitment to helping destitute women and girls access sanitary towels was worth sharing with the world.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
If you can, do it.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning hours between 6am-9 am
What's the best pitch you ever got?
I have never received a pitch.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Minute maid
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading a book
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Elephant and the Magunga
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Celebrities are rich
Would you like to take the Muck Rack Interview?
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