Media & Journalism

Kenya’s hall of fame in Media & Journalism, arranged by level. Every entry carries the sources it was written from.

Landmark

A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country.

Hilary Ng'weno 1938 – 2021

Kenya's first African newspaper editor, and the founder of the Weekly Review

Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home.

Jeff Koinange born 1966

Emmy-winning correspondent, and Kenya's best-known broadcaster

First African woman to win the Martin Luther King Salute to Greatness award

The Queen of Radio

Known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it.

Kenya's most bankable radio voice

This is an editorial selection, and it is certainly incomplete. Tell us who is missing from Kenya and why — an editor reads every suggestion.

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