What was your first job as a journalist?
Writing on agriculture
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Social media is redefining who breaks the news.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
None
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a voice of truth, justice and hope.
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Via email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Otter ai, Perplexity ai, Canva, Google trends, etc,
What's your favorite social network?
Twitter
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
yes, I worked as an editor for a school magazine while i was serving.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Stories on the girl child, gender mainstreaming
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Invest in relationships. Always remember, people make the stories we tell.
When's the best time to pitch you?
No particular time as long as it aligns with my areas of interest, I will always take a look.
What's your favorite drink?
Coffee
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Out at the beach, reading a book
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Aljazeera and BBC
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
It is boring
