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Hamza Kyeyune

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Covers:  Data Driven Journalism, Environment, Arts, Business, Entertainment, Fashion, World, Science
Doctoral student, Research focus: Africa’s Economic Performance, Voracious reader and Freelance Journalist @trtafrika @anadoluagency , Views = Mine

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Hamza Kyeyune’s Biography

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Hamza Kyeyune is a Communications Specialist, a seasoned broadcast and print journalist, with several hands-on media trainings with AA, Reuters, Voice of America, BBC, World Federation of Science Journalists, Uganda Media Development Foundation, Africa Centre for Media Excellency, Makerere University Institute of Public Health among others, and a CDC fellow. His media career spans for a period of eight years during which he has worked for radio, print and online media. He has dedicated special …

What was your first job as a journalist?

I covered a conference addressed by the PM, i forgot to press the record button on the recorder, that's how I became jobless.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I only found it in a museum

How is social media changing news?

Social media has closed the gaps of interaction between the Journalists and news consumers. Today, a news consumer can read a story and directly contact the author online and engage in a debate, something that was difficult before social media. Social media has given a real meaning to communication.