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paydesk has 43 reporters who speak Kikuyu. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography. Our top correspondents who speak Kikuyu are JAMES GITAKA and Antony Trivet. Use our journalist directory to find an Kikuyu speaking member to work for you.

Journalists Who Speak Kikuyu



James Gitaka

Eldoret, Kenya
James Gitaka is a multi-media journalist based in Eldoret, Kenya, with a distinguished career focusing on social issues, crime, and community safety. His reporting has taken him across various regions of Kenya, including Uasin Gishu County, Kericho, and Nandi, where he has become known for his in-Read moredepth coverage of critical and sensitive topics. Gitaka's work often brings to light the struggles of families seeking justice, such as in the case of Kelvin Chirchir, and the challenges faced by journalists in the country.

His commitment to journalism is evident in his efforts to report on the internal dynamics of local cooperatives, highlighting issues of management and embezzlement, and in his coverage of the establishment of the Eldoret Media Hub( a pioneer media  resource  center in East Africa which he co- founded) , that seeks to bolster journalism infrastructure in the region. Gitaka's reporting also delves into social and cultural traditions, including the unique response of Kalenjin Elders to international events, and public health concerns, such as the alterations to burial protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A dedicated investigative reporter, Gitaka's articles reflect his dedication to uncovering the truth and providing a voice for those in his community. His work emphasizes human rights, law enforcement, and social justice, making him a vital contributor to the media landscape in Kenya. Through his multi-media approach, Gitaka continues to engage with a broad audience, ensuring that the issues that matter most are brought to the forefront of public discourse.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Investigative Reporting Politics Natural Disasters
+15

Antony Trivet

Nairobi, Kenya
Antony Trivet is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Antony Trivet is a Kenyan Wedding Fashion and Portraiture professional photographer, editor and visual media instructor with a strong background in executive portraiture and commercial illustrative photography. His approach to photography is Read moreexceptionally artistic and photo journalistic banking on a brilliant end-result script. He was The Winner of Sony World Photography Awards 2018 Kenya National Award,The winner of the Canon Selphy Street Photography Competition 2016, A top finalist in the Nikon Kenya Photo Summit, and recognised as one of the Top 40 Best Kenyan Photographers by CRBC. A mentor at Slum TV and Mwelu Foundation,photography Tutor at Africa Film And Television Talent Training Institute and Africa Digital Media Institute.......'
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Photography Video Rushes Drone Footage
+2
Skills
Entertainment & Celebrity Film & Theatre Fact Checking
+3

Alemayehu Sori

Minneapolis, United States of America
ALEMAYEHU SORI is a journalist based in Minneapolis, United States of America.
Languages
Avestan Amharic Aragonese
+113
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+5
Skills
Current Affairs Fact Checking

Samuel Waweru

Nairobi, Kenya
Samuel Waweru is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I Specialise in storytelling, Documentary filmmaking, Interview camera operation, and video editing. I am passionate about telling African stories to the world. Let's create great stories together.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Documentaries Interview Fact Checking
Skills
Film & Theatre Travel

Riziki Ambrose

Nairobi, Kenya
I am a Writer, Producer and Fixer with more than 6 years experience in Tv, Film and Documentary production.  I enjoy telling different stories, willing to put in the extra hours when needed. I have knowledge of all stages of the filmmaking process and have a keen eye for detail. As a fixer, I will Read moretake care of travel logistics, accommodation, filming permits and research on ground.

Let me help you tell that story.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Documentaries Content Writing Research
+2
Skills
Investigative Reporting Entertainment & Celebrity Research
+7

Shawn Caleb

Nairobi, Kenya
Multiple times award winning Kenyan based professional photojournalist, Filmmaker, Editor and a Content producer with 8+yrs of experience in the said fields
Languages
English French Kikuyu
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+7
Skills
Media Training Breaking News Investigative Reporting
+7

Ayub Mwangi

Nairobi, Kenya
I am a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have an interest in reporting human rights, security, and governance issues. I am also well-versed in reporting anti-radicalization and countering violent extremism in Kenya and the Horn of Africa in general
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) News Gathering
+9
Skills
Cultural Risk Analysis Training
+6

Lameck Nyagudi

Nairobi, Kenya
Lameck Nyagudi is a documentary photographer/fixer/translator based in Nairobi, Kenya.Began studying graphic design at Nairobits Digital school in 2004. For my last year I majored in photography.
In 2006 I worked as an intern at a Graphic design company, Nairobi, after completing my college.
On a Read moreday where I had very little to do, I sat in the office and paged through the Journals of James Nachtwey. In 2009,
I apply for the a Photojournalism and Documentary Photography Program at the Market photo workshop in Johannesburg South Africa.

From there my photography began to grow as more and more opportunities came my way.
Documentary photography became firmly planted in me from that point on as what I want to do with my life. I volunteer for NGOs like Media Focus on Africa Foundation to build my portfolio, hoping to break into the NGO field as a full-time photographer eventually.
For now I teach photography on part-time basis at Africa digital media institute ,work as a re-toucher at a commercial studio and as a freelancer fixer/Translator for local and  international film crew and photographers on assignment. My cameras are never far from me.
Languages
Afrikaans Kikuyu Zulu
Skills
Music Food & Drink Science & Environment
+9

Margaret Njuki

Nairobi, Kenya
Margaret Njuki is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Fact Checking

Mwaniki Njache

Nairobi, Kenya
Mwaniki Njache is a Documentary Filmmaker based in Nairobi, Kenya, he works as a  director, scriptwriter and producer. He has had the great opportunity to work in both international and local productions, including award winning films.
He has directed local feature films, short films, television Read moredrama series, TV commercials and documentaries.
He also directs for the stage and has worked as an actor/director/writer in numerous stage productions. 
He has a passion for making documentaries that tell the African story and had recently  directed “My Friend Ngige” a documentary on mental health and homelessness, and “Nairobi Hotline”, a documentary on a day in the life of Njeri Migwi a human rights activist working in the area of S & GBV.
He is a director of Take Nine Limited, working in the film, media and creative arts space.
He believes that leaning is a constant in life.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Documentaries Fact Checking
Skills
Fact Checking Cultural Arts & Books
+2

Tonny Onyulo

Nairobi, Kenya
Tonny Onyulo is a freelance print and broadcast journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. He reports across Africa. He has worked for both local and international media, including Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC), County Newspaper in Nairobi, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, USA Today, Read moreWashington Times, NBC, Newsweek, Quartz and Global Post.
Languages
English French Kikuyu
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Skills
Fact Checking Finance Sports
+2

Timothy Gachanga

Nairobi, Kenya
I am a freelance journalist and a media trainer. I teach Journalism and Mass Communication at Multimedia University of Kenya. I am also an author and a researcher. I have published various book chapters and journal articles. My area of specialization is in peace and conflict reporting, research, Read morehealth and climate change.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Content Writing Research Investigative Journalism
+3
Skills
Cultural Current Affairs Social
+6

Kimondo Maina

Nairobi, Kenya
Greetings! My name is Bernard Kimondo, and I am a communication and media practitioner based in Kenya. With a focus on broadcast journalism, I have accumulated over two years of experience in this field. My passion for delivering accurate and objective work has been strengthened through Read moreprofessional training and practical involvement.

During my time at Egerton Radio, 101.7 FM in Nakuru, I actively contributed as a radio host, feature news reporter, and news editor. Noteworthy achievements include winning three reporting grants from the Media Council of Kenya, showcasing my dedication and competence.

My expertise extends to various areas within the media landscape, encompassing Radio Production, Radio Continuity Announcement, Pitching story ideas, News Production (including reporting, scripting, and editing), Digital Journalism, Fact-checking, Newspaper Writing, Social Media Management, and Marketing. Additionally, I possess a particular interest in Gender and Human Rights reporting, Climate Change and Ecology reporting, Storytelling Journalism, Sports, Health, Legal matters, as well as Development reporting.
You could also hit me up for the purposes of Technical Writing, Research, seminar presentations, and conducting interviews. 
With a strong drive to deliver measurable outcomes and a passion for tackling challenging issues, I am confident that my contributions would be valuable to you and your organization.  
Feel free to reach out to me to delve deeper into these exciting opportunities.
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Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Vox Pop
+9
Skills
Investigative Reporting Fact Checking Climate Change
+9

Francis Wairura

Nairobi, Kenya
Francis Wairura  is an  enthusiastic Multimedia Professional Journalist with more than 12 years of experience with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media TV and Radio, specializing in news production, editing, reporting, anchoring fact-checking scripting, voicing, filming, and Read morepitching for unique stories, with keen interest and deep knowledge of East, Central and Horn of Africa. A consistently dependable team player, with ability to work in a fast-paced multi-media newsroom as well as collaborating with a global team.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Medical Travel Research
+14

Simon Ngure

Nakuru, Kenya
I am a trained professional journalist with a working experience of 15 years.
I am well versed in print and electronic news gathering, camera operation, audio recording, editing and writing for digital platforms.
Languages
Afrikaans English Kikuyu
+1
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) News Gathering Journalism
+2
Skills
Travel Current Affairs Fact Checking
+9

Zack Baddorf

New York, United States of America
I'm a journalist and filmmaker with more than 15 years of experience producing award-winning stories in more than 30 countries, including Syria, Ukraine, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the West Bank, Kashmir, and Iraq, as well as rebel-held territory in Sri Lanka and Burma.

I've reported for Al Jazeera Read moreEnglish, Newsweek, VICE, RYOT, NPR, BBC, CBS, AP, the Wall Street Journal, Seattle Times, and other international publications in video, radio, photo, and print formats.

Most recently, I spent a year working as a civilian videographer for the U.S. special forces command in Afghanistan. At rural, remote bases, I captured video of U.S. special forces and Afghan security forces.

I also work as an adjunct professor at New York University and New York Film Academy teaching public relations and broadcast journalism. I've got a master of fine arts degree in documentary studies, a master of arts degree in international relations, another master’s in public relations and a bachelor's in journalism.
Languages
German Greek English
+80
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+12
Skills
Film & Theatre Business Natural Disasters
+7

Daniel Kuria

Nairobi, Kenya
Daniel Kuria is a creative journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.

He has over 13 years experience in the creative and multimedia production field having worked and continuing to work with top brands such as International Rescue Committee (IRC), Aga Khan University (Kenya and Pakistan), Jubilee Read moreInsurance, Stanbic Bank (Kenya and South Africa), Gina Din Corporate Communications, SIWA Communications, Ashesi University (Ghana), Kenya Roads Board, Safaricom, MUA Insurance (Kenya & Mauritius), Nestle, KCB Group.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast) Documentaries
+5
Skills
Current Affairs Media Training Breaking News
+5

Stephen Nthiga

Nairobi, Kenya
Stephen Njeru Nthiga, who is based in Nairobi, Kenya. Holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Kampala International University, a diploma in Film Techniques from Nairobi Film School, and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Business Administration from St. Paul's University.

Stephen Read morehas over a decade of experience working in the film and photography industry in various roles. Currently, he works as a Senior Production officer for Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency under the Ministry of Trade Industrialization and investments for the Government Of Kenya and is also a Senior Associate, Film Producer, and Photographer for Why Not Entertainment Limited/Phocus Photography in Nairobi, Kenya, where he manages the film and photography arm of the organization, crafts and edits all film and documentary projects, conducts film projects, handles all photography, editing, and administers the videography and photography budget. Stephen has also worked as a cinematographer producer/director for Six To Six Entertainment Limited, where he managed the film and videography arm of the organization and conducted various film projects.

Stephen's experience also includes working as a cameraman, cinematographer, sound engineer, and editor for BlackStar Entertainment Limited, where he assisted in creating, filming, and editing various television programs and music videos. He also worked as a producer for Kenya Television Network on E-Curve, a lifestyle magazine show aimed at the youth of Kenya.

Stephen's education and work experience make him a suitable candidate for roles in the film and photography industry, as well as in business administration.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+17
Skills
Media Training Film & Theatre Social
+4

Simon Wangui

Nakuru, Kenya
Simon Wangui is a journalist based in Nakuru, Kenya and a dependable videographer with 5+ years of experience, skilled in professional HD videography and drone videography.
He is also a professional news anchor and interviewer with working experience in different media stations in Kenya.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+7
Skills
Politics Media Training Climate Change
+15

Sam Kisambe

Nairobi, Kenya
I am a multimedia broadcast journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have more than 10 years of experience in content production for TV, digital and radio. I am also an audio and video producer with immense knowledge on Kenya's landscape in music. I have several contacts in media, music and social Read morespaces in our country.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Skills
Entertainment & Celebrity Business Politics
+15

Kamau Levitt

Nairobi, Kenya
KAMAU LEVITT is s a documentary film producer/photographer/fixer/translator based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Began studying graphic design at Kenya Polytechnic in 1991, worked as a designer for 8 years.
In 1998, I handled video camera for the first time and fell in love with motion visual. I was hooked.  Read more
I worked with different NGOs as a video grapher/ graphic designers, including WFP, ITDG (Now practical action) UNDP among others. 
1999-2002-I enrolled Chartered Institute of Marketing CIM among other and graduated with various levels of marketing certification
I worked with several organisation, as a fixer, production manager and finally later as as a documentary producer/director until 2008, That is when I enrolled for a one year masters program in AFDA (South Africa school of motion picture and performing arts), in Masters in Cinematography.
Media Focus on Africa gave me my first job as a consulting producer for a 26 episodes drama series in 2009 dealing with effect of post election violence of 2007, in Kenya. 
In late 2008, with a friend and my wife we registered TAKE2-AFRIKA MEDIA LTD, as a documentary film company and fixing agency. It got registered in the ministry of Information and communication, under the department of Film services. 
As a film director/producer and fixer, I have managed to produce and or fixed for many local and international organisations and production companies; including BBC channel 4, Comic relief, Unilever India, Southampton University, UAE etc.
I am always glad to manage and make sure a production has come to an end within the expected schedule, budget and with no stress to the client, At all.
Languages
Arabic English Kikuyu
+2
Services
Photography Fixing
Skills
Medical Media Training Cultural
+3

Tabitha Munyiri

Nakuru, Kenya
Tabitha Munyiri is a multimedia journalist based in Nakuru, Kenya. I pride myself in telling impactful stories while telling the untold stories. Passionate about conservation, health and human interest stories.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) News Gathering Feature Stories
+3
Skills
Science & Environment Medical Fact Checking
+3

Gerald Muriithi

Florissant, United States of America
Gerald Muriithi is a journalist based in Florissant, United States of America. He has worked  for many  International media  companies . He is an Alumni of Radio  Netherlands  Worldwide  and Radio  Netherlands  Training  Center  RNTC,Netherlands .He has experience in Video, Photography,Audio and Read morevideo 
production  and well articulated  voice  in reporting in English,Swahili and Kikuyu  as well  as Writing.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Video Package (Web / Broadcast) Audio package (Radio / Podcast) Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+6
Skills
Social Training Travel
+12

Chris Mutua

Thika, Kenya
I am a journalist based in Thika, Kenya, skilled in research, interviewing, and investigating. 

A very curious being, willing to take a step further to figure out when I have doubts, and never willing to let go till I get to the bottom of an issue.

Love media and the intention to make the Read moreworld better with the media as a tool.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Feature Stories Risk Analysis Research
+5
Skills
Sports Cultural Politics
+4

Maina Waruru

Nairobi, Kenya
Maina Waruru is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
With over 15 years experience I specialize in Science, Business and Development news and features writing. I have published widely including with the BBC, The Scientist magazine, University World News, Research Africa,Down to Earth magazine,Read moreScidev.net, Thomson Reuters Foundation, the Spore, Daily Nation and Renewable Energy World.com among many others.
Languages
English Kikuyu Swahili
Services
Feature Stories Corporate Content Research
+4
Skills
Fact Checking Business Technology
+4
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