Kennedy Aboye

Kennedy Aboye

Kennedy Aboye is a journalist based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

I have a BA degree in Political Science and International Relations 
(PSIR) from Dire Dawa University by the year 2010 and MA in International relations and 
diplomacy from Addis Ababa University in 2017. I had been working at the Ethiopian 
Broadcasting Corporation (EBC), since 2011.
After leaving EBC I joined an online media called Al Ain News in December, 2019, which is owned by 
International Media Investment of The United Arab Emirates, until I left it on 16th June 2021. Since 17th June of 2021 I am working as VoA Horn Africa Vendor at Addis Ababa.
Through my study and career I have developed sound understanding of journalistic activities and 
careers; world politics and international relations. I also gained public speaking skills that 
improved my view point and dedication to analyze different activities and developments all at 
the local, regional and international levels that will feat the journalistic world. I have done very 
well academically and participated in discussions and debates, by which I polished my 
interpersonal and communication skills.

For further information I have attached my CV and relevant copies of testimony with this letter.

Curriculum Vitae:
Name: Kennedy Abate Aboye
Sex: Male
Date of birth: May, 1988 G.C.
Place of birth: Wondo Genet
Residence: Addis Ababa
Nationality: Ethiopian
Marital status: Single
Tel. +251913362378
E-mail: kennedyabate@gmail.com
 akenepol@gmail.com
Career History:
March, 2011-May, 2018: Reporter at Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation’s news, sport and 
entertainment departments, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
June, 2018-November, 2019: Senior Editor at Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation’s Hawassa
Studio, Hawassa, Ethiopia.
December, 2019-June 16, 2021: Editor at Al Ain news, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
June 16,2021-Still: Vendor at VoA Horn Africa