John-Allan Namu, a renowned Kenyan investigative journalist and a participant of the Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation Programme (EMMLI) offered by the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) was appointed to Reuter's Institute's Advisory Board. The board is made up of renowned journalists, media executives, and academics from around the world.
His appointment to the board is a testament to his contributions to journalism in Kenya and the region. Namu's investigations have exposed corruption, human rights abuses, and other societal ills in Kenya, earning him a reputation as one of the country's most respected investigative journalists.
In addition to his investigative work, Namu is also a media entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Africa Uncensored, a media company that produces investigative documentaries and news stories about issues affecting Africa. His experience as a media entrepreneur and journalist will be valuable to the Reuters Institute as it seeks to transform the changing media landscape in Africa and other regions of the world.
EMMLI equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and innovate in the media industry. The programme's focus on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship prepares participants to tackle the challenges facing the media industry in Africa and beyond.
We wish him all the best in this new role, and we are confident that he will make a meaningful contribution to the Reuters Institute's work.
Notes
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is a world-renowned research center that focuses on the analysis of media trends and developments. It is part of the University of Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations and aims to promote the advancement of journalism worldwide.
John-Allan Namu, a renowned Kenyan investigative journalist and a participant of the Executive Masters in Media Leadership and Innovation Programme (EMMLI) offered by the Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (GSMC) was appointed to Reuter's Institute's Advisory Board. The board is made up of renowned journalists, media executives, and academics from around the world.
His appointment to the board is a testament to his contributions to journalism in Kenya and the region. Namu's investigations have exposed corruption, human rights abuses, and other societal ills in Kenya, earning him a reputation as one of the country's most respected investigative journalists.
In addition to his investigative work, Namu is also a media entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of Africa Uncensored, a media company that produces investigative documentaries and news stories about issues affecting Africa. His experience as a media entrepreneur and journalist will be valuable to the Reuters Institute as it seeks to transform the changing media landscape in Africa and other regions of the world.
EMMLI equips participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to lead and innovate in the media industry. The programme's focus on leadership, innovation, and entrepreneurship prepares participants to tackle the challenges facing the media industry in Africa and beyond.
We wish him all the best in this new role, and we are confident that he will make a meaningful contribution to the Reuters Institute's work.
Notes
The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism is a world-renowned research center that focuses on the analysis of media trends and developments. It is part of the University of Oxford's Department of Politics and International Relations and aims to promote the advancement of journalism worldwide.