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Peter Muiruri

Nairobi
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Peter Muiruri’s Biography

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I am a journalist based in Nairobi specializing in tourism, travel and real estate stories. I have traveled extensively and gained immense information on regional global travel industry. I have interacted with leaders in these industries and written articles that have helped shape public policy in tourism and real estate. I am a recipient of the Kenya Journalist of the Year Award in Travel Writing in 2012. Other feature stories have been entered and nominated for awards in the prestigious CNN …

Peter Muiruri’s Journalist Portfolio

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Lokichar oil: A blessing or curse for Turkana?

Lokichar oil: A blessing or curse for Turkana?

For the last 56 years, Asekon Ekai has walked the dust bowls of Lokichar, Turkana County, where temperatures …

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Why youth should look to counties for dream homes

Why youth should look to counties for dream homes

In summary Young people hindered by a lack of access to finance, high cost of land, lack of collateral and hi…

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Want to expand overseas? The seven best countries to go to

Want to expand overseas? The seven best countries to go to

Have you ever thought of taking your business beyond Kenya's borders? ALSO READ: Kigali looks to Kenya for ho…

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Stinking but stunning Bogoria

Stinking but stunning Bogoria

I just love Kenya, often termed a land of contrasts. Very few countries on earth combine the allure of sandy …

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https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001291257/the-new-kings-of-nairobi-skyline

https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/business/article/2001291257/the-new-kings-of-nairobi-skyline

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Come to the north with me

Come to the north with me

"What do you do when you are stuck in the rut that is Nairobi life?" asked a friend. Whenever that question c…

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Articles

Inside Kigali's thriving creative scene, where art meets opportunity

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By Peter Muiruri
| TNX Africa
A thriving creative scene is giving young Rwandans a platform to express themselves, earn a living and shape the country’s future. It is day two of my four-day whirlwind tour of Kigali, a city known for its orderliness. Yet, beyond this reputation lies a creative streak that is impossible to ignore. Here, artists’ canvases spread out like the city’s many hills, creating a stream of revenue for the local youth.
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Clean streets, fine dining: Inside Kigali, Rwanda's city of order and ambition

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By Peter Muiruri
| TNX Africa
Share Clean streets, fine dining: Inside Kigali, Rwanda’s city of order and ambition The immigration officer at Kigali International Airport looked at my passport, then looked at me. “What brings you back to Kigali?” he asked in a soft but firm voice. A thin bead of sweat almost broke down my face. Rwanda is known for its strict creed that all residents and foreigners alike must live by. Back to Kigali? That startled me, initially. Previous stamps on my past visits to Rwanda had betrayed me.
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Pull a seat and listen, Health PS Muthoni has gripping rabbit story out of her 'hekaya' bag

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By Peter Muiruri
| The Standard (Kenya) Verified
Pull a seat and listen, Health PS Muthoni has gripping rabbit story out of her ‘hekaya’ bag Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access. Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off annual plans. Offer ends in… Continue Reading  → Unlimited access to all premium content Ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimised reading Weekly newsletters & digests Pay via M - PESA VISA Airtel Money Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing small fillers in a national newspaper

Have you ever used a typewriter?

Yes

How is social media changing news?

Journalists can get information instantly but need to verify facts

Awards

Kenya Travel Journalist of the Year Award

2012 - Travel writing

Best travel features in Kenya's travel industry