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Swahili Speaking Freelance Journalists
paydesk has 437 reporters who speak Swahili. Our journalists can do broadcast reports, as well as printed media and photography. Our top correspondents who speak Swahili are Billie Odidi and Gaïus Kowene. Use our journalist directory to find an Swahili speaking member to work for you.
Journalists Who Speak Swahili
Billie Odidi
Top Rated
“Bill Odidi is a print and broadcast journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya with interests in News, Current Affairs, Sports, Art and Culture. He works with the Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) in Nairobi.
He also writes on music and the arts for the Business Daily and Daily Nation newspapers in
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English
Swahili
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+6
Politics
Current Affairs
Arts & Books
+4
Gaïus Kowene
Top Rated
Gaïus Kowene uncovers stories of ordinary people with extraordinary achievements. He also unbreak complex issues on air for an international audience to digest. Gaïus has helped influential global players with media relations strategy, communications consulting and undercover investigations.
English
French
Lingala
+1
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+14
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+12
Ruud Elmendorp
Top Rated
Ruud Elmendorp is a Dutch video journalist travelling through Africa. For a variety of clients, he produces news packages, features and documentaries and writes articles. Find out more on ****
Dutch
English
French
+2
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Business
Current Affairs
Technology
+8
Raziah Athman
Raziah Athman is an award-winning journalist, she was Africanews’ Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Head of English edition of the channel but now produces news for Vision Group TV platforms, newspaper and podcasts.
She started her journalistic career back in 2006 in Uganda working for the various
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English
French
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+11
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+5
Saida Swaleh Rashid
Saida Swaleh Rashid is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Saida is an experienced multi- media award winning journalist with a proven record for over 13 years in writing, presenting, scripting, editing, translations and voicing. Her vast communications experience has enabled her to excel in
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English
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+13
Current Affairs
Technology
Science & Environment
+10
Ahmed Mohamed Adan
Ahmed Mohamed Adan is a journalist based in Mogadishu, Somalia. He has 9 years work experience and worked with local, regional and international media outlets including Goobjoog Media, Radio Ergo and VOA. He covers various issues like transnational crimes, armed conflicts, terrorism and violent
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English
Somali
Swahili
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+7
Politics
War Reporter
Media Training
+2
Gaël Mpoyo
Gaël Mpoyo est un journaliste basé à Bukavu, République Démocratique Congo. 16 ans d'expérience dans le journalisme de terrain, Vice-président de l'Union nationale de la presse du Congo section du Sud-Kivu, fondateur du média en ligne ****, correspondant Est RDC de la chaîne panafricaine
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English
French
Kongo
+2
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+19
Business
Finance
Politics
+21
George Njogopa
George Njogopa is a journalist based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Swahili
English
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+5
Fact Checking
Vedaste Ngabo Ndagijimana
Vadaste Ngabo Ndagijimana is a journalist. I’m working as radio reporter to the Voice of America South Kivu province. I work also in several local media in Uvira and Fizi territory such us on line media Kivu Times and Radio Tuungane
English
French
Kinyarwanda
+2
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Fact Checking
Politics
War Reporter
Investigative Reporting
+2
Al Katanty Sabiti Djaffar
Al Katanty Sabiti Djaffar is a seasoned multimedia journalist and fixer based in Goma, North Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo. With a specialization in reporting from hostile environments, Djaffar has spent over a decade covering war, conflicts, tensions, and natural disasters for
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Arabic
English
French
+2
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+9
Science & Environment
War Reporter
Media Training
+5
Kennedy Wandera
International Broadcaster. Current Board Chair, The Foreign Press Association, Africa.
Arabic
English
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Mugume Davis Rwakaringi
Mugume Davis Rwakaringi is a seasoned multimedia journalist based in Kampala, Uganda, with a broad range of expertise covering business, art, sports, health, agriculture, and various social, economic, and political topics. His work extends beyond Uganda, as he actively reports from other East
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English
Ganda
Kinyarwanda
+2
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+17
Business
Finance
Politics
+23
Juan Jacomino
Top Rated
Juan Jacomino Castellano – Born in Havana Cuba on 14 December 1957. Juan has been a journalist for over 20 years. Juan is fully accredited by the Havana International Press Center as GRNLive correspondent in Cuba. For the past 20 years Juan has collaborated as a radio and television journalist for
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English
Spanish
Swahili
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
News Gathering
Feature Stories
+9
Business
Finance
Politics
+8
Jérémie Kuhima
Jérémie Kuhima is a journalist based in Uvira, Congo The Democratic Republic.
I'm also journalist to thé several media in great lakes such as Radio notre dame in Uvira, isanganiro Burundi,Radio BUKAVU and online media le souverain. We report also the news nearest Burundi board and Rwanda. We also
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English
Kirundi
French
+2
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Live Reporting
Fact Checking
Business
Breaking News
Fact Checking
Shingirai Madondo
Shingirai Madondo is a journalist based in Francistown, Botswana. I am generally an all rounder. I do report on all beats be it politics, business, finance, economics, climate issues. I am currently working with Xinhua News Agency as well as Voice of America (Zimbabwe Service). But before joining
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English
Ndebele
Shona
+3
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
War Reporter
Training
Fact Checking
Yvonne Apimba Penzè Apimba
yvonne Apimba Penzè Apimba is a journalist reporter , producteur and présenter with a bachelor in information and communication science based in Bukavu, Congo The Democratic Republic. I like working on social,gender and health topics.
French
Lingala
Swahili
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Content Writing
+4
Politics
Science & Environment
Natural Disasters
+4
Charles Kombe
Charles Kombe is a highly experienced freelance journalist and researcher based in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. With over five years of experience in the media industry, he has collaborated with both national and international organizations such as DW, VOA, BBC, Vice News, Swedish
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English
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+15
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+13
Juliana Siapai Dabira
Multimedia Journalist & Communications Specialist in #SouthSudan /Entrepreneur/ Youth Influencer.
Local Guide & Wanderluster #siapaitravels🇸🇸
Digital-savvy Communications and specialist with experience in planning, developing, and
implementing strategic communications, branding, public
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Arabic
English
Swahili
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
News Gathering
+7
Fact Checking
Salma Mohamed
Salma Mohamed is a seasoned journalist with 16 years of experience in the media industry, currently serving as a Correspondent Reporter at Voice of America in Mombasa. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies from Mount Kenya University and has dedicated her career to creating social
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English
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+8
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+19
Collins Liberty Adede
Collins Liberty Adede is a seasoned journalist with 14 years of experience in mainstream media, currently based in Mombasa, Kenya. His reporting primarily focuses on Health, Environment, Women and Youth empowerment Agriculture and Security issues within the country, with a particular emphasis on
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English
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Vox Pop
+5
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
+3
Sadam Muballe
Sadam Muballe is a journalist based in Kampala, Uganda.
I present 5 years of expertise in the Media with tested skills and proficiency. I am a practicing main stream freelance media Journalist specializing in Human Interest and Investigative Reporting in both English and Kiswahili, I am a team
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English
Swahili
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
Vox Pop
+4
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
+3
Maureen Ojiambo
Maureen Ojiambo is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Her love for radio and website articles is what makes her an outstanding candidate for your pick. She has written several articles ranging from current affairs, be it politics, health science, business , education and many other fields. Her
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English
Swahili
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
360 Videography
+2
Politics
Current Affairs
Breaking News
+1
Byobe Malenga
Byobe Malenga is a seasoned trilingual journalist with over 14 years of experience in the field of journalism and media. Based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, he currently serves as a correspondent for SBS Swahili in Bukavu. His expertise extends to grant development through
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French
Lingala
Swahili
+1
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Vox Pop
+8
Business
Politics
Current Affairs
+15
Roy Ncheeri
Based in Nairobi, Kenya and with over 12 years experience in video production, I am an all-rounder when it comes to media production. Over the years I have worked on a variety of projects for various media houses, companies and organizations both in Kenya and from around the world. Through these
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English
Swahili
Interview
Business
Finance
Politics
+22
Francis Ontomwa
Francis Ontomwa is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Francis is an experienced bilingual investigative journalist and senior broadcast journalist with over a decade of leadership in international broadcasting. As a launch producer for BBC's current affairs show Kenya Connects, I successfully
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English
Swahili
Video Package (Web / Broadcast)
Audio package (Radio / Podcast)
Interview (Video / Broadcast)
+13
Politics
Current Affairs
Science & Environment
+13
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