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Jacob Onyango

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  • Journalist, Freelance
  • Managing Editor and Head of Business Desk, Tuko
Nairobi
As seen in: Tuko, Taylor & Francis Online
Covers:  Mostly business and technology, but I also take an interest in health, education, local politics, and geopolitics.
Doesn't Cover: Relationship topics.
Accredited Newsman & Editor-in-Chief @TUKO.co.ke. All tweets are mine.

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Jacob Onyango’s Biography

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Jacob Otieno Onyango is a seasoned journalist and the Editor-in-Chief at TUKO Media Ltd. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication & Media Technology from Maseno University; pursuing Executive Masters in Media Leadership & Innovation (EMMLI) at Aga Khan University. Jacob has over 10 years of experience in both digital and print media, 5 years of experience in newsroom leadership and management.

Prior to joining TUKO Media, Jacob made his mark as a senior business journalist and A…

Jacob Onyango’s Journalist Portfolio

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Why African airlines are struggling to make profit

Why African airlines are struggling to make profit

The challenge is bigger than Kenya Airways (KQ) alone can tackle, For the past two years, major African airli…

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Job-seeker gives Posta fresh hope to reclaim its mojo

Job-seeker gives Posta fresh hope to reclaim its mojo

How new innovation is set to revolutionise mail delivery system. Two years ago, Abdul-Aziz Omar Mohamed, fou…

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This tycoon built Kenya's first private brand

This tycoon built Kenya's first private brand

After transforming his father's store into a regionally recognised manufacturing company, Chintan Thacker, th…

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Africa's Uber for motorbike taxi operators

Africa's Uber for motorbike taxi operators

Just as dust settles following the stormy arrival of Uber in Kenya, another player is set to join the country…

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We Need Paradigm Shift in Higher Education

We Need Paradigm Shift in Higher Education

For how long are we going to consume Chinese products? That is the billion dollar question that Prof David So…

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Transforming legal training in Kenya

Transforming legal training in Kenya

Steering the Ksh 2.2 billion transformation agenda is Prof PLO Lumumba, a widely feted African scholar and ru…

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Articles

Press freedom under siege: Navigating modern threats to journalists in Kenya

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By Jacob Onyango 
| msn.com
Jacob Onyango Three decades ago, the global media fraternity marked the first World Press Freedom Day, a momentous occasion that set the stage for what became an annual event dedicated to observing the critical role a free and independent media plays in a democratic society. Unfortunately, that media freedom remains largely elusive, and the challenges journalists and media workers face have only increased. What more can we do?
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World Press Freedom Day: A Call for Action Amid Growing Threats Against Journalists

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By Jacob Onyango 
| Tuko
Three decades ago, the global media fraternity marked the first World Press Freedom Day, a momentous occasion that set the stage for what became an annual event dedicated to observing the critical role a free and independent media plays in a democratic society. Unfortunately, that media freedom remains largely elusive, and the challenges journalists and media workers face have only increased. What more can we do?
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Saving for a rainy day: piloting a savings intervention to reduce HIV risk among young female sex workers in Kenya

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By Jacob Onyango , Linet Achieng' Ochieng', Gerald Ochieng' Owuor, Ivy Obare
| Taylor & Francis Online
Advanced search African Journal of AIDS Research Latest Articles Submit an article Journal homepage References Citations Metrics Reprints & Permissions Read this article /doi/epdf/10.2989/16085906.2025.2465535?needAccess=true Abstract Financial insecurity pushes female sex workers into risky sexual transactions.
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Interview

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How is social media changing news?

The social media is changing the way we gather information, package news. It's no longer just about who said what, when, where, why and how.

What does it mean to be a journalist?

Being able to investigate, gather information and all facts, verify, process/package them in form of news, then disseminate it to the public.

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

#Stoploaningkenya

Awards

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Certificate of Completion Award

2022 - Digital Publishing Trends and Advanced Networking Skills for Journalists

The Certificate of Completion was awarded by Genesis for having successfully completed a training and test on Digital Publishing Trends and Advanced Networking Skills for Journalists.

Employee of the Year Award

2020 - Employee of The Year

The certificate was awarded by TUKO Media for hard work, reliability, diligence, great attitude, and best performance as head of current affairs desk at the time.

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Certificate of Appreciation Award

2019 - Best Performing Current Affairs Editor

The certificate was awarded by TUKO Media in recognition of hard work as a current affairs journalist and digital news editor at the time.

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Certificate of Appreciation Award

2021 - Best Performing Copy Editor

This certificate was awarded by TUKO Media in appreciation for my hard work, self drive and for going beyond the call of duty as a copy editor at the time.

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Certificate of Appreciation Award

2011 - The Informant of The Year

This certificate was awarded for serving as a reporter of the Maseno University Communication and Media Departmental Training Newspaper.

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Certificate of Participation Award by Media Council of Kenya and KPMG

2022 - ESG Reporting and Accounting Standards Media Training for Business Journalists.

This certificate was awarded for participating in and completing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and accounting standards media training for business journalists.

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Institute of Economic Affairs and Kenya Editors Guild Capacity-Building Programme

2023 - Business Journalists Training on Public Procurement Systems in Kenya

In the quest to find the reasons for the failures of the elaborate procurement system in Kenya, the Institute for Economic Affairs (IEA) and Kenya Editors’ Guild dedicated time to understand the laws and document the procurement system and emerging gaps and policy issues. This training for business journalists was designed to elevate knowledge on the public procurement system and tracking procurement transactions documented in the Public Procurement Information Portal.

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