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Joan Akello

Joan Akello

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Freelance Writer, Freelance

Kampala

Biography

I started working as a sub-editor at Monitor Publications Ltd in January 2023. I have worked in media as a print and broadcast journalist full-time for the past ten years. During this period, I have gained experience in effectively producing and disseminating information through a weekly magazine, radio station, news sites, and social media. I also have extensive knowledge and acquired skills in writing and editing stories and images. Since 2010, I have written and edited news articles which have been published in the weekly publication The Independent and websites of Uganda Radio Network and 104.1 Power FM. I was also a sub-editor for three years at 104.1 Power FM.

Final Covers

education, aviation, one health parliamentary affairs, health, leisure public affairs, marine transport, corporate governance justice, environment, sportsHuman rights, women and children affairs

Doesn’t Cover

Business, Technology, PR, Ads Writing etc.

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Content

Total articles 7

  • Museveni orders NMS to vacate new Shs 70bn warehouse built in Kajjansi wetland

    By Joan Akello Verified| The Uganda Observer Verified President Yoweri Museveni says the National Medical Stores (NMS), like other organisations and investors who have built in wetlands, will have to vacate the Kajjansi wetland within the next ten years. Museveni made the remarks while commissioning the new warehouse and office complex for NMS at Kajjansi, Wakiso district today Thursday, November 13.

    By Joan Akello Verified · The Uganda Observer

    Nov. 03, 2022

  • M Ps From Acholi Were Wrong To Protest Over Covid 19 Cases

    By Joan Akello Verified| New Vision Uganda Verified By Joan Akello Added 11th June 2020 09:44 PM Leaders must provide guidance, protection, and stewardship like what President Museveni is doing instead of instilling fear into the population. Joan Akello Leaders must provide guidance, protection, and stewardship like what President Museveni is doing instead of instilling fear into the population.

    By Joan Akello Verified · New Vision Uganda

    Jun. 11, 2020

  • I'm living a life that every ghetto youth should aspire to live

    By Joan Akello Verified| The Independent (Uganda) Verified By Joan AkelloRobert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi,33, aka  H.E Bobie Wine talked to Joan Akello about music and ghetto lifeWhat do we not know about you? I don’t know what you don’t know because I also don’t know myself; I keep discovering myself. Most people especially journalists tend to misrepresent, judge me according to my looks, the area I live in. What is your idea of perfect happiness?

    By Joan Akello Verified · The Independent (Uganda)

    Jan. 22, 2020

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Company Info

Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.

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