Ken Bett on Muck Rack

Ken Bett

(He/Him)
Kericho, Nairobi
Covers:  Governance, Health, Agriculture,Politics and Environment.
Doesn't Cover: None
A freelance journalist, teetotaller, and God-fearing person. Former Correspondent @NationAfrica, Crime, and Court Reporter.
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

I cover teacher strikes that had paralyzed the education sector.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No

How is social media changing news?

It has changed they way we consume news. It's main source of news online.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

I prefer sources emailing me mostly in the morning.

What's your favorite social network?

Twitter

Who do you wish followed you?

Joe Biden

Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?

No

When's the best time to pitch you?

Early in the morning.

What's your favorite drink?

Tea

When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?

Phone
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