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Hillary Lisimba

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  • Human Interest Editor, Tuko
Nairobi
As seen in: Tuko, MSN, Daily Nation, AllAfrica, Daily Monitor, Globaldiasporanews, Breaking Kenya News, Informer East Africa
Covers:  Health Education Sports Family/Relationships Personalities
Doesn't Cover: Business
Human Interest Editor @ TUKO.co.ke

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Hillary Lisimba’s Biography

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A Human Interest journalist, published author, philanthropist, and a loving father who creates content that touches lives. After graduating from the University of Nairobi’s School of Journalism, I have worked for Print, Broadcast, and Digital Media outlets, among them national broadcaster KBC, Daily Nation as a Columnist, and TUKO.co.ke as an editor. I use my skills and position in society to change the world one day at a time

Hillary Lisimba’s Journalist Portfolio

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Man shares inspiring story of rise from homeless alcoholic to UN consultant

Man shares inspiring story of rise from homeless alcoholic to UN consultant

Looking at Phillip Ogolla does not in any way give the slightest indication of what he has been through in li…

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Postpartum Depression: Condition that makes new moms dislike babies, hallucinate

Postpartum Depression: Condition that makes new moms dislike babies, hallucinate

Postpartum depression (PPD) is arguably one of the most common conditions in new mothers, yet many people do …

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Help me: Orphan who took himself to hospital, felt abandoned pleads for blood

Help me: Orphan who took himself to hospital, felt abandoned pleads for blood

Kenyans were moved by Michael Otieno's story in 2022 when he disclosed that he had been in hospital for a yea…

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I'm breaking down: UoN graduate who now works as guard appeals for internship

I'm breaking down: UoN graduate who now works as guard appeals for internship

Ken Owuor Ondeng'e works as a security guard in Nairobi, but it is not the sort of job he ever imagined himse…

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Man who almost sold kidney now runs successful business in beauty products

Man who almost sold kidney now runs successful business in beauty products

Felix Makanda was on the way to sell his kidney out of desperation when something happened and changed everyt…

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How I overcame postpartum depression

How I overcame postpartum depression

Angela Muhonja thought that joblessness was the only thing that would stand in the way of her enjoying the jo…

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Articles

Kitengela Man Recounts Chilling Abduction Ordeal After Reporting Alleged Corruption

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By Hillary Lisimba Verified
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Cyrus Machini Ombuna was walking to his house in Kitengela on May 9 when four strangers confronted him He was forced into a vehicle, blindfolded and driven to an undisclosed location, where he was subjected to torture Ombuna gave a chilling account of the day he nearly died for reporting alleged corruption within a public institution A Kenyan man has taken a trip down memory lane to the horrible day he nearly lost his life in a kidnapping ordeal.
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Kitale Cancer Warrior Honoured With International Humanitarian Doctorate: “God is in my Story”

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By Hillary Lisimba Verified
| Tuko Verified
For months, Kenyans have followed Sitawa's battle with cancer, wondering how she keeps finding the strength to move forward despite the pain Now, the Kitale mother has received an international honorary doctorate for her humanitarian work and efforts to fight cancer stigma As she accepted the honour, she reiterated the message that God has not written the final story, and the best chapter may still be ahead For months, Sitawa Kisiangani's story has been one of courage, faith and resilience in...
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Kenyan Man Shares Unbelievable Career Transformation From BOM Teacher to US Navy

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By Hillary Lisimba Verified
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When Festo Njoroge turned down a teaching job to join the police service, he had no idea his life would take him to the US Navy Along the way, he endured a cancelled police recruitment, salary cuts, career changes and a nerve-racking wait for a US visa Today, the Murang’a man is living a dream he once thought was beyond reach, proof that persistence can open doors in unexpected places Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading...
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Intern at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC)

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

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