Fred Aminga
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As seen in:
People Daily Kenya,
Nairobi Business Monthly
Covers:
Broadly I cover business and economics. However, anything that has a business punch and makes economic sense will definitely attract my attention, anytime.
Doesn't Cover:
None at all
Digital journalism student, Business Journalist, Columnist, Entrepreneur, Publisher. Works at People Daily.
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Reporter at a trade journal called Construction Review
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
A lot, everything is first reported on social media before it hits mainstream media, and for newspapers day 2 stories are becoming more analytical as a result.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
It means a lot and my duty is to use the power of the pen to try and make this world a better place.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Just call me and let's do it
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
InDesign
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Everybody
Why did you become a journalist?
Because I love writing
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?
All business stories
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Always be inquisitive. There is always two sides of a coin.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Anytime during the day
What's the best pitch you ever got?
Bob Collymore
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
Economic Survey 2018
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Somewhere watching or playing soccer
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
The Economist
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
That we lead glamorous lives
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