John Ochieng Sigwe
Verified
(He/Him)
As seen in:
People Daily Kenya
Covers:
Politics, Current affairs, Entertainment, Features
Journalist at the People Daily Newspaper
Interview
What was your first job as a journalist?
Photojournalist
Have you ever used a typewriter?
No
How is social media changing news?
Citizen journalists are now uploading what's happening in the streets in minutes before the event even reaches the newsroom.
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
At the moment none.
What does it mean to be a journalist?
To inform the public on what's happening countrywide.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
By making it short and sweet
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Photoshop and Lightroom
What's your favorite social network?
Linkedin and Twitter
Who do you wish followed you?
Larry Madowo
Why did you become a journalist?
Passion drove me to become a journalist
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
No, I did not because we had done.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Mpeketoni killings which happened at the coastal side of Kenya.
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
Passion and determination is key.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning hours when my mind is fresh.
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
None at the moment.
What's your favorite drink?
Fanta
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
In the field shooting people with my Nikon D600. Lol
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Daily Nation
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
At the moment none.
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