Emanuel Tarus on Muck Rack

Emanuel Tarus

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  • Correspondent, Tuko
Kitale, Rift Valley
Covers:  Human Rights Gender Development Education Environment and climate change Politics and governance
Self driven, hardworking, charismatic, and objective Mediamax Reporter, DevReporter, Online writer, Tuko.co.ke correspondent, son, father, uncle and a farmer.

Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Volunteer reporter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

To some extent, it has lowered the standards for ethical journalism

What does it mean to be a journalist?

It means telling audiences untold stories in an ethical manner

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

Power Director

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Via email

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

Adobe audition

What's your favorite social network?

Facebook

Why did you become a journalist?

Out of passion

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

Impactful journalism

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

Make use of their senses to get unique angles of stories

What's your favorite drink?

Coca cola

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

In books

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