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Dudley Muchiri

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Nairobi
As seen in: Nation Africa, Daily Nation, Nairobi News, Daily Monitor, Business Daily Africa, HT Syndication, The Daily Monitor Newspaper
Covers:  Humanitarian and human interest issues, as well as business and property features.
Journalist @NationAfrica // Criminologist. Dare to defy!

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Dudley Muchiri’s Biography

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I am a journalist with a background in Criminology and Security Studies. My love for journalism is fuelled by my passion for writing, and I therefore enjoy working on feature stories the most; especially ones touching on pertinent social issues.

Apart from writing I also enjoy reading (as any good writer MUST!), travelling, cooking and hiking.

Articles

Do you know your adult children’s indulgences?

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By Dudley Muchiri Verified
| Daily Nation Verified
What you need to know: Sometimes the decisions we make are contrary to parental expectations. A life lived while at home that is a stark contrast to one’s normal routine. Most parents will have conversations with their children and offer them guidance on what they view as the right path and choices in life. However, when these children become adults, they are responsible for their lives and their decisions.
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Real estate terms and their meanings

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By Dudley Muchiri Verified
| Daily Nation Verified
When it comes to the world of real estate, certain terms and processes can oftentimes seem complex and confusing, despite their pivotal relevance in this field. Such processes as land conveyancing and mutation are instrumental in facilitating the transfer of property ownership, ensuring legality, transparency, and security throughout the transaction. But what exactly are these processes? What do they consist of, and how are they related to land boundaries and subdivision? Let’s delve into it.
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NMG's Zachary Nyakweba among winners of Wangari Maathai Young Journalists Award

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By Dudley Muchiri Verified
| Daily Nation Verified
Three journalists were awarded the Wangari Maathai Young Journalists award during this year’s AllAfrica Media Leaders’ Summit (AMLS) held in Nairobi from May 8 to 10, 2024. This year’s summit brought together more than 300 African media owners and operators, government officials, corporate leaders, academics, civil society champions, and development partners; to discuss the business of media and the critical role it must play in shaping Africa’s future.
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Interview

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What was your first job as a journalist?

Hmm? Training as a journalist perhaps? Technically I was in employment with Nation Africa while I was training at the Agha Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communication.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Nope, wouldn't know where to start.

How is social media changing news?

Social media has made information accessible to people instantly. Therefore in a world where just reporting the news can seem redundant, where misinformation and lies are rampantly propagated as news, mainstream media has been called upon to be more truthful, put in more work in verifying news and maintaining the integrity of news. One word rounds it up, convergence.

Awards

Media Council of Kenya Annual Journalism Excellence Awards

2023 - Gender reporting

I was the 1st tunner's up during the Media Council of Kenya Annual Journalism Excellence Awards in 2023, Print Gender Category, for a story I did on digital sexism. The story highlighted ways in which social media platforms were being used to perpetrate and breed violence against women, and advance misogynistic agendas online, mostly targeting young people.

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