Samuel Gitonga on Muck Rack

Samuel Gitonga

Nairobi
As seen in: MSN, MSN Philippines, MSN South Africa, Legit.ng, Citizen TV Kenya, Tuko, YEN.com.gh, Briefly News, Business Today (Kenya), Kami
Journalist, Writer and Producer I'm passionate about good journalism and high quality production
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Digital Reporter

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

Digital media is the way to go

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

#ifikiewazazi

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

Adobe Premiere

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Why did you become a journalist?

To improve the society

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

https://citizentv.co.ke/news/taxpayers-agony-as-mps-get-back-hefty-mileage-allowance-189007/

What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?

To be themselves and work hard

What's the worst pitch you ever got?

Pitch about househelps with disability

What's your favorite drink?

Milk Shake

Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?

The Guardian articles
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