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Laura Otieno
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Multimedia Reporter, Citizen TV Kenya
Kenya
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Biography
My name is Laura Achieng’ Otieno, a multimedia journalist with 6 years of experience in mainstream media. I began media training in radio while undertaking a bachelor’s degree in Media Science at Moi University, Kenya. I have over the years gathered a wealth of experience in multimedia, cutting a niche in my area of operation where I currently work as a correspondent for Citizen TV, the leading television station in Kenya commanding over 50% of the country’s viewership. I have received fellowships and reporting grants from reputable organisations such as Infonile and Media for Environment, Science, Health, and Agriculture (MESHA), the International Women’s Media Foundation, Dart Centre for Trauma based in Columbia, Internews, and the Aga Khan University graduate school of Media Studies https://healthjournalism.internews.org/article/meet-the-mercury-phoenix-trust-hiv-aids-reporting-fellows/ https://dartcenter.org/node/20803 https://www.aku.edu/gsmc/Pages/c19-stories.aspx https://www.iwmf.org/global-health-reporting-initiative-2021-fellows/ I have been awarded grants to report on environmental and health matters in the Lake Victoria Basin. I have done stories about how marginalised groups in the Lake Victoria Basin have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic while keeping up-to-date on matters of the vaccine development for malaria and HIV, as the area she operates in carries Kenya’s highest burden of the two and innovative technologies around healthcare. My motivation is focusing on the unexploited angles of otherwise widely reported stories across all disciplines, driven by the need to unearth underreported stories and the application of a solutions journalism approach to inform tangible change in society I believe in the agenda-setting role of the media, and I am confident that solutions journalism can inspire confidence in societies to enhance better lives and healthier communities.
I don't cover entertainment related gossip or reality shows.
Content
By Laura Otieno Verified| Citizen Digital@ By Laura Otieno Published on: April 07, 2025 10:25 (EAT) Rescue operations are ongoing after a 3-storey building collapsed in Kisii. Photo/Chrispine Otieno A survivor of the Kisii building collapsehas shared chilling details of how he clung to life—breathing through a tinygap in the rubble for six agonizing hours. Jared Nyakundi, 35, was working onthe second floor of the ill-fated structure when it came crashing down, killingfive people.
By Laura Otieno Verified| Citizen Digital@ By Laura Otieno Published on: March 27, 2025 08:16 (EAT) Former Chief Justice David Maraga has declared his readiness to lead the country, citing his exemplary track record at the helm of the judiciary. Speaking after a public lecture in Migori County, Maraga, with a measured yet confident tone, affirmed that he possesses the experience and integrity needed to lead the nation.
By Laura Otieno Verified| Citizen Digital@ By Laura Otieno Published on: March 26, 2025 09:00 (EAT) Over 400,000 university students left in uncertainty followingthe suspension of the new funding model, have been handed a fresh lifelineafter the Court of Appeal lifted the freeze on its implementation. In a ruling delivered on Wednesday, the Appellate courtoverturned a 2024 High Court decision that had deemed the student-centeredfunding model discriminatory and unconstitutional.
Company Info
Citizen TV Kenya
Royal Media Services Limited (RMS) is a leading media company based in Kenya, established in 1996 by Dr. SK Macharia. It is one of the largest media houses in East Africa, providing a variety of media solutions across multiple platforms. RMS specializes in broadcasting, operating several popular television and radio channels. The company also focuses on content production, creating diverse material to engage its audience. Additionally, RMS offers advertising services to help businesses connect with their target markets and provides public relations support to manage client communications. The company is committed to fostering long-term partnerships and is involved in community-driven social impact projects aimed at promoting meaningful change and development.
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