What was your first job as a journalist?
The Campanile by Kenyatta University
Have you ever used a typewriter?
Yes
How is social media changing news?
Social media platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram allow for rapid and easy dissemination of information. News stories can be shared, retweeted, and reposted, allowing events to go viral in a matter of hours or minutes.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Carrie Bradshaw
What does it mean to be a journalist?
Being a journalist means being a professional who gathers, investigates, and reports news and information to the public through various media channels such as print, online, radio, or television.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
bites police dog
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
Email
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Grammarly
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Jeff Koinange and Trevor Noah
Why did you become a journalist?
I became a journalist because I enjoyed writing, and earning a degree in journalism and working at a newspaper before moving on to magazines seemed like the best path to take. I adore the investigative and interviewing aspects of journalism, both of which I excel at.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes, my job entailed gathering daily news about student affairs and complaints and reporting it during the school parade every Monday.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
I enjoy writing about sports, celebrities and fashion
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Develop a passion for journalism: To be a successful journalist, you must have a strong interest in the field. You should be interested in current events and want to educate others.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Around 10am to noon
What's the best pitch you ever got?
It various trending fashion styles
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None
What's your favorite drink?
Passion juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading a novel, watching a documentary or swimming
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Forbes
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
Faster heart rate is an indication of stress
