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Nancy Atieno Onyango
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Senior International Correspondent (South Africa), Alain Charles Publishing
Cape Town, Nairobi
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Biography
Nancy Atieno Onyango is the Founder and CEO of Show Up Communications, a strategic communications advisory firm based in Nairobi. With nearly two decades of experience in strategic communications, media, and development, she has been instrumental in shaping impactful narratives across Africa and Europe. Nancy has held key positions at FAO, UNFPA, and Radio Netherlands Worldwide, bringing extensive expertise in policy-level stakeholder engagement, global development communications, and capital mobilization for transformative projects. She has also played a pivotal role in managing EU-Africa partnership programs, leveraging her deep understanding of international cooperation, advocacy, and strategic alliances. Her expertise includes media relations, having collaborated with leading international and African media houses to amplify key development issues. She has successfully led media engagement strategies and campaigns for global organizations, ensuring effective storytelling and high-impact visibility. Born in Nairobi, Nancy holds a degree in Biotechnology from Kenyatta University and is deeply committed to advancing purpose-driven communication strategies that elevate African voices on the global stage.
Development , Africa
Consumer-focused technology
Content
By Nancy Atieno Onyango| AllAfrica@ The other day, I walked into my local salon for a quick wash, only to find my hairdresser too busy. She was not with another client—no, she was adjusting her ring light, perfecting a selfie of her latest hairstyle for her Instagram business page. “Give me a second,” she said. This post will bring in new customers.”Welcome to modern entrepreneurship, where a hairstylist’s most valuable tool isn’t just her hands or products—it’s her phone. And she’s right.
By Nancy Atieno Onyango| AllAfrica@ Nairobi/Cape Town — Writing about the minerals beneath Africa’s soil often feels like unpacking a suitcase of clichés. We’ve all read the tired tropes: "land of contrasts", "resource curse", and "continent of paradoxes”. While sometimes rooted in truth, these phrases risk reducing complex realities to oversimplified narratives. However, the persistence of these clichés speaks to a deeper, more troubling reality: the facts on the ground have remained stubbornly unchanged for far too long.
By Nancy Atieno Onyango| The Standard (Kenya) Verified This year's International Day of Education, Friday, January 24th, follows the release of the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results. Congratulations to those celebrating top marks. But this piece is for the others: those who fell short of societal expectations and now feel the doors to their dreams have been slammed shut. Let me assure you, they haven’t. Nearly two decades ago I was a teenager. I dreamt of becoming a doctor.
Company Info
Alain Charles Publishing
Alain Charles Publishing is an international publishing company based in London, operating since July 1974. It focuses on publishing consumer and business journals and periodicals, serving as a vital link between buyers and sellers, especially in developing markets. The company creates publications that showcase the latest products and business techniques, facilitating inquiries and purchases for its readers. With a readership of approximately half a million across four continents, Alain Charles Publishing caters to a diverse audience interested in modern products and services. The company is privately owned, with Derek Charles Fordham as the largest shareholder. Alain Charles Publishing remains active and continues to submit its annual accounts and confirmation statements to Companies House.
London, United Kingdom
'+44 20 7834 7676
Founded: 1967