Discover Top Reporters / Journalist in Nairobi, Kenya

Shravan Vidyarthi is the founder of Intersect, a global video and photo production company. We make it easy for corporations and nonprofits to tell great stories anywhere in the world. Why “intersect?” Because we defy boundaries and love bringing ideas and people together. We help our clients define their creative vision, and bring it to life with seamless shoots and artful post-production. Recently we’ve been on location in Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Jamaica, Senegal and Rwanda for clients like Land O’Lakes and the MasterCard Foundation, and we are excited to see where our work takes us next. Intersect was founded by Shravan Vidyarthi, a filmmaker and photographer based in New York and his native Nairobi, Kenya. His documentaries have screened on PBS and at MoMA, appeared in The New York Times, and won awards at international film festivals. Shravan has broad experience in the developing world, and speaks English, French, Swahili and Punjabi.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Translator
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - News
• Sound Mixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Drone Operator
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Senior Editor
• Full-Service Live Production
• Executive Producer
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Post-Production Manager
• Colorist

Samuel is a filmmaker based in Kenya and a co-founder of Life Spark Studios, a creative documentary storytelling production house. His works have been published on various platforms including Bloomberg and Cognizant, with his latest recently acquired by Scientific American. He is a 2023 VC Solutions Storytelling Project Fellow and was in the 2021 cohort of One World Media Fellowship. Samuel is passionate about telling stories that are impactful and helpful to his community.

• Documentary DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Drone Operator
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Colorist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Company
• Commercial DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Sound Mixer
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Gaffer
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Post-Production Manager

As well as having an MA in Global Media by SOAS, and starting my audiovisual work in television in the 90s at Canal +, I have been filmmaking and photographing independently for most of the last 2 decades. I take pride in my work and make sure I deliver the editorial you are looking for through effective communication and hard work. Both in content and look. I enjoy making documentaries that incorporate creativity in filming and editing when appropriate, crossing audiovisual genre lines and adding extra layers of meaning to the underlying message of each film. I have all my own kit so I am able to complete a project alone from beginning to end. For larger projects, or when it is necessary, I rely on local crew I have worked with in the past, to do specific sound, graphics, or camera work when required. Each project is a whole new journey of discovery and fulfilment in creation. Filmmaking is my passion. Let's chat about yours!

• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Field Producer
• Corporate Videographer

Nyasha Kadandara is a Zimbabwean-born, award-winning journalist and documentary filmmaker based in East Africa. In a previous life, Nyasha crunched numbers as a financial consultant, but now she spends her days producing creative works in various parts of Africa. Nyasha's work has covered a broad spectrum of subjects including breaking news, criminal justice, education, conflict and sport. Nyasha holds a Bachelor's degree in finance from the University of Cape Town and a Master of Science degree in journalism and documentary filmmaking from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. ​ She directed the award-winning documentary ‘Through the Fire’ which premiered at DOC NYC film festival in 2015. She is also the winner of the 2016 NBC Sports film contest ‘Cptr’d’ for her short documentary ‘Queens & Knights’. Nyasha has wide range of experience from producing news segments to documentary NBC Sports, Al Jazeera English, PBS, BBC, ZDF and EPIX. Nyasha is available for commission across the African continent.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Field Producer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• TV News Producer
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Creative Director
• Production Assistant

BIO MOHAMED GULEID Mohamed Guleid has over 20 years of experience in development issues in Arid and Semi-Arid areas in Eastern Africa and the Horn of Africa. He has a Masters's degree in Cultural Anthropology from the Free University of Amsterdam and wrote his dissertation on a study aimed at establishing the market participation of pastoralists with a view to improving their food security situation. His interests are particularly focused on resource use optimization in the drylands, environmental conservation and wise use of natural resources, environmental governance and equitable distribution of national and natural resources. Guleid’s research interests include the use and application of participatory research methodologies and capacity enhancement for rural communities, particularly in the ASAL counties. In addition to his professional undertakings, Guleid has been a regular columnist with a number of Kenyan daily newspapers. He is a regular contributor to the Standard News.

• Content Strategist
• Influencer
• Reporter / Journalist

LYNNE WACHIRA : I am a Multimedia Sports journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya working for various Sports outlets including a 5 year stint with BBC Sport Africa between February 2018 - April 2023. I am totally sold out to everything sports, everyday is an opportunity to experience the power of the human body and mind as I interact with athletes who are forever putting their limits to test. I possess Excellent knowledge of African and global Sports. I am a Creative team player and versatile journalist with Strong editorial judgment and solid journalistic skills. Proficient in planning, producing and packaging captivating sports stories and features. Possess unmatched skills in presenting, writing and reporting. Unmatched Sports contacts in both continental and international sports federations, associations and athletes across all disciplines. She has Successfully covered major international competitions including the Africa Cup of nations, The World Cross-country championships , World athletics championships, the commonwealth games among global competitions. I has Interviewed celebrated World stars like the Marathon World Record Holder Eliud Kipchoge, Multiple Olympic & World Champion Mo Farah, Jamaican Superstar sprinter Usain Bolt, World 800M Champion Caster Semenya, Haile Gebrselassie, former Cameroon football striker Patrick M’Boma and World 800M record holder David Rudisha among others.

• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Social Media Producer

I am a freelance professional Photographer for 2 decades and I also collect B roll on shoots. For the past 14 years, I have been living a full life on the road, nomadically traveling from commission to commission. This has resulted in 8 years working in mostly South Asia, a year in South America and for the past 5 years, I have been concentrating my photography in Africa. Although my work can be seen in publications around the globe, the majority of my clients for the past 20 years have been aid organisations. NGO clients include - Oxfam UK, World Vision, UNHCR, The Red Cross, WFP, Save the Children, Greenpeace, WWF, CARE, UNAids, Mercy Corp, Help Aged International, Islamic Relief, Tearfund, Sightsavers, CAFOD, Orbis, HIV Aids Alliance, IPPF, Muslim Aid, Concern Worldwide, Fairtrade, Marie Stopes International, The Leprosy Mission, Malaria Consortium, DEC, Lepra, and VSO amongst others. I always try my best to publish many commissions in The Guardian's International Development page. Please feel free to google examples of this work. Finally, I usually shoot still using a Hasselblad H5D 50c which can offer images of up to 2GB! Though I only provide images that size on request. However, the formidable camera system provides image quality of the very highest level and it is rare to see photojournalist using a digital Hasselblad. I will pin my latest international location and I will always try my best to work with available budgets.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Event Photographer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist

A committed Kenyan media practitioner, communication consultant and researcher with 13 years experience in the media and 9 years in research I have experience in newspaper, radio and TV having worked in various media houses in Kenya. Find my employment history below ... January 2015 to date - Working as a communication consultant (producing communication strategies, speeches, newsletters, documentaries and online content generation) January 2012 to January 2015 - Worked as a reporter with Kenya Television Network (KTN), a subsidiary of Kenya’s oldest media house, Standard Group. From January to May 2012, I was at the Nairobi Headquarters office before moving to the Kisumu Bureau in June 2012, covering seven counties around the Lake Victoria region. I successfully helped the company establish a television presence and following in Western Kenya and Nyanza. July 2010 to December 2011 - Worked at Strategic Public Relations & Research as a Research Executive, successfully overseeing the creation of Kenya’s first call-center based research hub known as CATI (Computer Assisted Telephone Interviews). May 2008 to June 2010 - Worked at East and Central Africa’s leading business newspaper, Business Daily, as a sub-editor. Simultaneously wrote articles and advertisement copy for various publications covering news, entertainment, economics and business. May 2007 to April 2008 - Trained and worked at Nation Media Group as a reporter, writer, sub-editor and Swahili translator in various platforms including newspaper, television and radio. HIGHLIGHTS I covered both live and recorded stories for KTN for three years (2012 - 15). For a glimpse at some of my stories kindly follow the link (http://bit.ly/12G2Orx) which leads to my YouTube channel I can write and edit articles and statements for newspaper, radio, television and the Internet. These can target both public and corporate platforms (for an example see http://bit.ly/1oRTXvg). I have managed the Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) division at Strategic Public Relations & Research, which involves the day-to-day running of the call-center, analysis of collected data, organization of findings and preparation of survey reports. I can also write and edit research project proposals & reports I have also participated in advertising campaigns (print and broadcast) for various corporate clients while based at Nation Media Group including East Africa Portland Cement and Old Mutual

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• TV News Producer
• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

I am a multidisciplinary strategic communications specialist with over 15 years of experience in oversight of internal communications, external relations, content development, digital channels, and website management, creative and branding quality assurance, and media liaison. I bring valuable insights from working at senior management level and across Africa delivering advocacy campaigns, influencing policy at the Africa Union Level, packaging development projects for diverse audiences and building the capacity of journalists through story grants and training forums. I leverage my academic background in strategic communications and security studies to shape and articulate robust communication positions, produce high level briefings for senior Government officials, diplomats, policy makers and increase brand visibility of key issues and institutions.

• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Content Strategist
• Production Company
• Full-Service Live Production
• Digital Content Creator
• Copy Editor
• Storyboard Artist
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Reporter / Journalist

I am a highly skilled Video Content Producer working on all stages of content production, from formulating creative ideas, editing, and distributing the final product. I am a trusted and collaborative colleague with over ten years of experience in Video Editing and Filming, having worked at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC) and Nation Media Group (NMG), producing high quality shareable content for various programs in multiple languages on digital, TV and Radio platforms. I am fully proficient in Adobe Premiere and Final Cut Pro video editing software and operating a variety of cameras including drone filming. I also have experience as a Radio Studio Manager at the BBC where I Produced various radio programs and edited using Adobe Audition.

• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Corporate Videographer
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Field Producer
• Social Media Producer
• Reporter / Journalist

I'm Duncan Moore, a visual journalist based between Spain and Kenya. Currently producing visual and written content for organizations and publications such as the UN, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, BBC, Great Big Story, Deutsche Welle, Bloomberg and more. Some highlights from my work include tracking locust swarms in Northern Kenya, documenting traditional Luhya bull fighting, searching for vintage taxis in Ethiopia and photographing illegal gold-miners in Kakamega. In my free time I like to play rugby, start conversations with strangers and eat copious amounts of street food. Work samples available at: https://duncanmooremedia.com

• Documentary DP
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Commercial DP
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Production Assistant
• Drone Operator
• Field Producer

I am a journalist with over 13 year experience . My focus has mainly been television production. I have produced content for CGTN , South Africa Broadcasting Corporation, Newsy( Based in US ),PBSNews Hour ( Based in US ) , DW Germany radio and Television among other media . I have done stories in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia,South Sudan, Central African Republic, South Africa, Rwanda, Senegal, Morocco ad Sychelles. I am accredited to the African Union commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa .

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Reporter / Journalist
• Field Producer
• Social Media Producer

Experienced Broadcast Journalist with a demonstrated history of working in the broadcast media industry. Skilled in Video recording (shooting professionally using Cameras or Mobile phones) Video Editing ( on Final Cut Pro on MacBooks or iMovie on iPhones), recording voice overs for stories both in English and Swahili. Strong media and communication professional with a Diploma in Mass communication from Technical university of Mombasa. Still pursuing bachelor of Arts, Political Science from Nairobi university.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• TV News Producer
• Translator
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Transcriber
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, I'm an innovative, dynamic and motivated multimedia producer, writer, videographer, photographer, editor, presenter and designer with a passion for social justice. I've worked for various broadcasters including AJ+, BBC and IRIN, and clients such as the World Bank, WWF, Acumen and ActionAid. I've created documentary content in Mongolia, PNG, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Uganda, Ethiopia, Kenya, Australia's Northern Territory and produced documentary films from Cuba, Colombia and Indonesia. I am up for (almost) anything, so long as it'll make a good story.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Commercial DP
• Fixer
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
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• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial

Amos O. Wangwa is a Videographer, & Producer at the Voice Of America,East Africa Bureau Nairobi. He is based in Nairobi Kenya Although originally from Kisumu, Amos's largest passions in life include anything that get him outdoors and experiencing new things daily. Amos started his professional videography & production after working in the private sector for 3 years as a volunteer. He has since expanded his experience and now specializes in business promotional content, interview and journalism/documentary, and camerawork. Currently,Amos is based in Nairobi with the Voice Of America

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• Reporter / Journalist

Lavera Ndanunga is a skilled Video Journalist/ Filmmaker with a Broadcast Journalism background. Fluent in English, Kiswahili, and with a working knowledge of French, she brings a multicultural perspective to her work. With experience in videography, video editing, photography, graphic design, and social media management, Lavera has contributed to impactful projects with organizations like Wildlife Direct and UNOCHA. Lavera's technical prowess includes Adobe Suite tools and video editing software like Adobe Premiere Pro. Passionate about storytelling and social issues.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Portrait Photographer
• Translator
• Transcriber
• Audio Storyteller
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Digital Content Creator
• Influencer

Juliet Njau is a Kenyan multimedia journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya. I have previously worked as a Radio, TV, and Digital Reporter in several areas in Kenya, where I have worked with several media stations as a correspondent and momentarily covering stories of east Africa, including TV47, Pamoja Radio, and others. I'm interested in freelance stories from Kenya and the Horn of Africa. I also have skills such as performance, flexibility, compelling storytelling in video, shooting films, editing, and writing.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host

Alphonce Shiundu is an award-winning writer, journalist and editor. He previously worked in Kenya’s mainstream media houses, specifically The Nation Media Group and The Standard Group Plc writing on public policy, legislation, and politics. His work has been featured in major international media platforms including the BBC, CNN, The Africa Report, Aljazeera, D+C Journal, the Financial Times, the New York Times, ChinAfrica Magazine.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Senior Editor
• Copy Editor
• Social Media Producer

I am an East African passionate about news and really interested in leveraging my gifts to report and tell stories in audio and video formats. I am extremely passionate about story telling and communication. I thrive in framing stories with social-economic contexts. I am well acquainted with nuances of content taste and consumption in East Africa and have working experience in serving audience in Kenya and Tanzania.

• Reporter / Journalist
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Translator

John-Allan Namu is an investigative journalist and the CEO of Africa Uncensored, an investigative and in-depth journalism production house in Nairobi, Kenya. Africa Uncensored's ambition is to be the premier source of unique, important and incisive journalism.

• Field Producer
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Production Company
• On-Camera Talent
• Audio Storyteller
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Reporter / Journalist
• Video Editor - Documentary