Internews thanks all the journalists who participated in Storyfest this year. After many hours of deliberations, the highly esteemed judging panel of chief judge Joseph Warungu formerly of the BBC, Sandra Ndonye media consultant, Ng’anga Mbugua Chief sub-editor Nation daily, Rob Jillo Special reports editor Capital FM & Christine Nguku media consultant formerly of KTN, finally revealed the most compelling storytellers.
The judges received technical support for the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) category from Vincent Odiara of Nyanza Reproductive Health Services (NRHS). Internews congratulates all the nominees.
- Best TV Story
Rose Wangui, NTV
Ann Soy, KTN
Irene Choge, NTV
- Best Print Story
Trudy Mbaluku, The people
Dann Okoth, Standard Media
Joy Wanja, Nation Media Group
- Best online story
Mugambi Mutegi, Business Daily
Judy Kaberia, Capital fm
Judy Kaberia & Muthoni Njuki, Capital FM
- Best Community radio story
Thomas Bwire, Pamoja FM
Musa Lakanet, Ol Toilolemaa
Calistus Okumu, Bulala fm
- Best Story on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Story
Okusa Ouko, NTV
Marie Yambo, KBC
Saida Swaleh, KTN
- Best Long form/ Documentary story
Ann Soy, KTN
The awards ceremony will take place on the 24th of August in Hotel Bontana Nakuru from 6pm.