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Jacob Onyango
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Journalist, Freelance
Nairobi
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Biography
Jacob Otieno Onyango is a seasoned business journalist, currently serving as the Deputy Chief Editor and Head of Business Desk at TUKO Media. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication & Media Technology from Maseno University, Kenya, and has over 10 years of experience in both digital and print media. Prior to joining TUKO Media, Jacob made his mark as a senior business reporter and Acting Editor-in-Chief at The East African Business Times. During this time, he had the privilege of travelling across East Africa, conducting interviews with notable figures such as state ministers, parastatal bosses, vice chancellors of top universities, and corporate managers of leading companies like Toyota Kenya, RMA Kenya, Telkom Kenya and more. Jacob's journalistic accomplishments extend beyond East Africa. In 2019, he was one of a select few African journalists invited to attend and cover the second Africa Tourism Leadership Forum in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. His unwavering commitment to journalistic excellence, passion for covering compelling stories and keen eyes for detail have earned him a reputation of being a trusted source for insightful and informative business news. Jacob has also over the years went through various media training programmes, including on ESG Reporting and Accounting Standards by Media Council of Kenya (MCK) and KPMG; Public Procurement Systems by Kenya Editor's Guild (KEG) and Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA).
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Freelance
De Pere, Wisconsin, United States