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Maureen Mudi

  • Regional Coordinator, Media Council of Kenya
Mombasa
As seen in: The Standard (Kenya), MPR News (Saint Paul, MN), The Star (Kenya)
Covers:  Legal Issues, Health Reporting, Environmental Coverage, Human Interest, Gender, Governance and Politics.
Doesn't Cover: Sports
Journalist|Trainer, Media Viability Consultant|Regional Coordinator, Media Council of Kenya

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Maureen Mudi’s Biography

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Am a detail-oriented professional with many years of experience and proven knowledge in journalism. A firm believer in quality and impartial reporting whilst aiming to leverage on my skills in improving the welfare of all, particularly the marginalized communities and vulnerable children and women, in most cases as a volunteer. Proven experience in public speaking, community mobilization and management. An astute open-minded storyteller with a keen eye and attention to detail.
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Maureen Mudi’s Journalist Portfolio

Mystery of soaring numbers of Covid cases in Old Town

Mystery of soaring numbers of Covid cases in Old Town

Prof Rocha Chimerah from Pwani University distanced religion from the spread of the virus in the predominantl…

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Once Covid-19 epicentre, KPA rises from pandemic

Once Covid-19 epicentre, KPA rises from pandemic

Behind the scenes of frequent updates on the numbers and interventions was paranoia that had to be overcome. …

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Faza island fires date back seven centuries

Faza island fires date back seven centuries

By Maureen Mudi "Poleni, poleni, ndugu wa Faza, Mungu awape imani, Kuna wengi waliokufa na wengi waliopotea, …

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28 Mombasa health workers test positive for Covid-19

28 Mombasa health workers test positive for Covid-19

Twenty-eight health workers have tested positive for the coronavirus in Mombasa, authorities have said. They …

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Before I Die!

Before I Die!

As a Kenyan journalist working at MPR News, I was giving my perspective of the “Before I die….” wall, which w…

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Articles

Court stops NLC from acquiring Mombasa land

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By Maureen Mudi
| The Star (Kenya) Verified
A judge has ordered the de-gazettement of land earmarked for construction of Mombasa Southern bypass and the Kipevu New Highway Container link road. In a move seen as a blow to the National Land Commission, High Court judge Alfred Mabeya held that the commission cannot hold the land together with millions of shillings in compensation that was to be awarded to Tornado Carriers Limited. This, the judge said, amounts to deprivation of property without compensation.
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Hatimy's exit deals big blow to Joho, ODM at the Coast

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By Maureen Mudi
| The Star (Kenya) Verified
He was not just your ordinary politician or MCA. Having been nominated twice in the county assembly as an MCA, in 2013 and 2017, Mohammed Hatimy also served as a nominated councillor in the defunct Mombasa Municipal Council from 2007. He goes down as a rare breed of a politician who held civic leadership positions without vying for any, right during the Kanu regime.
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Akasha property shipped to US as drug case exhibits, police say

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By Maureen Mudi
| The Star (Kenya) Verified
The family of extradited Akasha brothers may have to wait longer for the release of seized property after it emerged that some had been shipped to the United States. In an affidavit, a police officer confirmed that an inventory of firearms, among them a Taurus pistol and ammunition, was handed over to DEA country attaché Nairobi office.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Court Beat-Assigned to cover a court case while working at a radio station-Baraka FM

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

What does it mean to be a journalist?

A calling. It means to be ready to serve the community and be the voice of the voiceless.

Awards

Received the First Runners Up Human Rights Charity- Award (DAJAT) from David Astor Journalism

2004 - Environmental and Legal Reporting

Fellow at the Media Professional Fellowship in the United States of America

2013 - International Professional African Fellows

The International Centre for Journalists offered professional fellows from African countries, an opportunity to be attached in different newsrooms in the States. I was attached at the Minnesota Public Radio in the program funded by the US State Department.