Nairobi, Kenya
$400 - $1000 / Day
Saida Swaleh Rashid is a journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Saida is an experienced multi- media award winning journalist with a proven record for over 13 years in writing, presenting, scripting, editing, translations and voicing. Her vast communications experience has enabled her to excel in perfecting the art of writing, work closely with a multidiscipline team, travelled to some of the most luxurious and remote places in and around Africa, interviewed high profile Government officials, covered general elections and understood the world of public health care better. Saida holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism and media studies from the University of Nairobi and currently working on her master’s in diplomacy from the same university. Saida has won several awards locally and internationally in her in depth reporting in matters health and human-interest stories. She has extensive training from Reuters and BBC including high risk training for journalists working in conflict areas (HEFAT). Saida enjoys cooking, long drives, walks, traveling and a nice bar of chocolate.
Produced for Royal media services limited (Citizen tv kenya)
For decades, the kaya forest has remained intact, thanks to its strong cultural significance for locals at the coast region. Saida Swaleh reports on the special place the forest occupies for locals as well as lessons in conservation for the rest of the country.
Produced for Royal media services limited (Citizen tv kenya)
One woman is using technology to save the lives of infants and their mothers. Dahabo Adi who is a medic from Moyale has devised a GPS gadget to track pregnant mothers and their infants for medical attention. But as Saida Swaleh reports, this gallant effort is not without its challenges
Produced for VOA Africa
Like most journalists, Kenya’s are dealing with an increase in disinformation that threatens to discredit their profession. They are also being targeted with violence for doing their jobs. For VOA, Saida Swaleh has the story from Nairobi.
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