Connecting Brands with Audiences
A practitioner case study on how coalition building, community voices, media engagement and policy advocacy can work together to influence public policy. By Hezron Ochiel For years, thousands of Community Health Workers served Kenyan households with limited formal recognition and support. They educated families about disease prevention, promoted maternal and child health, supported referrals and […]
A couple of years ago, I had the privilege of working with Eng. Mike Mutungi, the Chief Executive Officer of I Choose Life Africa. Even nine years later, his dynamic and inspiring leadership style remains vivid in my memory and continues to shape my approach to leadership. Eng. Mutungi was the kind of leader who […]
Introduction This guide is essential for reporters, including journalists, bloggers, and communication specialists aiming to distill scholarly findings into accessible insights for the public. Scholarly research often presents complex ideas in scientific jargon, authored by experts to share discoveries, advance knowledge, and enhance human well-being. Policymakers frequently rely on these findings to inform crucial decisions, […]
Warm cozy bed, local African dishes, and chatting with local communities are all I need to make my adventure perfect and memorable. I have longed to explore the world for as long as I can remember. I dreamed of touring every part of the Kenyan Republic, villages in Africa and the Caribbean, Europe, and beyond. […]
When Karen Moller, an author and filmmaker, embarked on a mission to build schools in the Philippines, she encountered a life-changing situation. One night, 17 members of the New People’s Army (NPA), the armed wing of the Communist Party of the Philippines, invaded her home to interrogate her. Earlier that day, villagers had warned her […]
If you are struggling to land a job, you’re not alone. Many fresh graduates entering the job market are finding it difficult to secure employment. Earlier this year, major tech giants like Amazon and Google announced staff layoffs to cope with the slowing economy, impacting workers. However, this does not mean that the labor market […]
If you’re aiming to promote a new product or shape public opinion, media coverage remains one of the most effective ways to gain brand recognition. However, capturing the attention of the media and maintaining their interest over time can be a challenge. The mainstream media prioritizes their coverage based on what will captivate their readers. […]
Laikipia, KENYA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) – Christine Gathoni dreamed of becoming a doctor, not a patient, grimacing in pain as she pushed her baby girl into the world. But boredom and frustration at her parents’ inability to pay for her education led her to sex, pregnancy and motherhood at the age of 19 with only […]
Strongholds of defeated presidential candidate Raila Odinga were peaceful on Sunday, apparently reflecting a desire by Kenyans to avoid a repeat of the bloodshed that followed the last election five years ago. Odinga has refused to concede the election to rival Uhuru Kenyatta, but said he would challenge the result in the courts and urged […]
Voter intimidation, expulsion threats and a rise in purchases of machetes point to violence at Kenya’s March 4 national election, a coalition of 30 Kenyan civic groups said on Wednesday. The government has promised harsh penalties for those caught inciting ethnic violence as it is anxious to avoid post-election bloodshed like that after the last […]