The most prestigious journalism awards in the continent that
is in its 17th year, announced its finalists yesterday. The competition
received a record number of entries from 42 countries, in which 34 journalists
from 12 countries across Africa in over 16 categories were shortlisted.
The seven Kenyans shortlisted include:
Nimrod Taabu Mwagamoyo (NTV)
Charles Kinyua Kariuki (NTV)
Waihiga Mwaura (Citizen TV)
Tom Mboya (Citizen TV)
Evanson Nyaga (Citizen TV)
Jephitha Mwai Mwangi (Citizen TV)
John Muchangi Njiru (The Star)
Phone-maker Nokia, Coca Cola Company, the African
Development Bank (AfDB), IPP Media of Tanzania, Ecobank, UNICEF, Ericsson, A24
Media and Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) have joined to sponsor the awards. Last year Fatuma Noor, an investigative journalist
with The Star scooped the top award.
The winners will be announced at an evening gala ceremony in
Lusaka, Zambia on Saturday 21 July, 2012.
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