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John Waweru Kamau
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Data visualizer and Data journalist, Nation Media Group
Nairobi
Beats
Biography
I am all rounded and well informed professional with extensive knowledge in diverse fields i.e. economics, research and statistics, data journalism, sports and political issues among others.
Economy
Politics, Religion.
Content
By John Waweru Kamau Verified| Business Daily Africa Verified Kenya has ranked first in East Africa and third in Africa in export of services in information, communication and technology (ICT), also known as freelance online services, an indication of the growing demand for digital skills. UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) data reveals Kenya’s earnings from digital service exports jumped to $973 million in 2021, up from $567 million in 2020.
By John Waweru Kamau Verified| Business Daily Africa Verified China was Kenya’s leading source of second-hand clothes, popularly known as mitumba, accounting for more than 50 percent of the East African nation's used clothing shipments. China became the dominant source of Kenya’s mitumba from 2016 after overtaking the United Kingdom. In 2023, Kenya imported used clothes valued at $183 million (Sh23.7 billion), mostly from China, where the country bought more than half of its mitumba.
By John Waweru Kamau Verified| Business Daily Africa Verified Cash circulating outside the banking system in December grew 0.58 percent, the slowest in 24 years amid contracted payslips for those salaried and tough economic times for most Kenyans. Recent data from Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) reveals that cash circulating in the economy in December increased by Sh1.67 billion to close the year at Sh292.8 billion, reflecting a 0.58 percent growth in the festive month.
Company Info
Nation Media Group
Nation Media Group (NMG) is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa, established in 1959 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Originally founded as East African Newspapers (Nation Series) Ltd, NMG has grown into a multi-media organization with operations in print, broadcast, and digital media across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. NMG publishes several prominent newspapers, including the Daily Nation in Kenya, the Monitor in Uganda, and Mwananchi in Tanzania, which are among the most widely circulated in the region. The group also operates radio and television stations in Kenya, providing a mix of news, entertainment, and educational content. Additionally, NMG maintains a strong online presence with digital editions of its newspapers and various platforms that cater to a global audience. Committed to integrity and transparency, NMG aims to positively influence social, economic, and political progress through its journalism.
Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya
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Founded: 1959