Maureen Mudi
- Regional Coordinator, Media Council of Kenya
Mombasa
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
Interview
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.
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
Microsoft Word, PDF, Google Docs
Why did you become a journalist?
I had a passion to become both a TV presenter or a field reporter..My interest was to reach out to masses and create an impact.
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
Yes. I wrote stories from the local community.
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Human Interest Stories
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
To get into the industry with an open mind and learn, and grow while at it.
When's the best time to pitch you?
Morning hours
What's your favorite drink?
Water
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
Reading magazines or newspapers, Networking, Travelling or Swimming
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