February • 2024
Easy to work with. Responsive.
Francis O.
Nairobi, Kenya
1 review$150 - $500 / Day
About
I'm an experienced bilingual Investigative Journalist and Senior Broadcast Journalist with over a decade of leadership in international broadcasting. As a launch producer for BBC's current affairs show Kenya Connects, I successfully oversaw the launch and mentored early career journalists. Recognized for my in-depth reporting on public corruption, consumer rip-offs, and crime, with extensive experience spanning across Africa. Awarded the Media Council of Kenya's Press Freedom Award in 2017. Skilled in overseeing budgets, resource allocation, and mentoring emerging talent. Proficient in producing impactful content for various media platforms, upholding journalistic integrity, and driving positive change. Adept at managing complex investigations, fostering collaboration, and delivering engaging stories that resonate with diverse audience
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Kenya's Invasive Mathenge Menace Causing Untold Suffering
Drought-stricken Northern Kenya faces the worst dry spell in 40 years, with more than 5 million people affected. Worse still, a relentless invasive plant is unleashing even more devastation on the environment, livestock and livelihoods. Francis Ontomwa reports from Isiolo, Kenya.
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Produced for Voice of America - English
Kenyans Consider Regulations on Religion as Cult Members Bodies’ Exhumed
Kenyan authorities have exhumed more than 400 bodies from shallow graves linked to a cult whose leader is accused of asking his followers to starve themselves. The tragedy has sparked debate in Kenya about how to protect both religious freedom and the lives of worshippers. Francis Ontomwa has more from Nairobi.
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Produced for Voice of America - English
Community Memorializes Kenyan Boxer Killed in Protests
Clashes between Kenya's opposition-led anti-tax protesters and police this month have left scores dead, including a prominent boxer who was shot earlier this month in Nairobi. Kenya's boxing fraternity organized an exhibition bout to honor 35-year-old Raphael Shigali, who was the capital’s reigning Bantamweight champion. Francis Ontomwa reports from Nairobi, Kenya
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Produced for BBC AFRICA
Why are Kenyan pupils not getting enough sleep?
Kenyan pupils, some as young as five, are getting less and less sleep because they are being required to be at school by 06:30, though classes don't commence until 08:00. Experts are concerned that this widespread practice is turning children into 'working machines', putting their health at risk. The government says that schools that force children to go to school that early are operating outside of the law, and action will be taken against them.
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4.0 Produced for Voice of America - English
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