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Kioko Kivandi

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In - Charge, Radio
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Job Category
Non-Teaching
Phone Number
+254722531809
Division / Faculty
Office of the Principal - NTCC
Directorate / Dept
DEPT. OF LANGUAGES,LIT AND LINGUISTICS
Section
Electronic Media Studio
Address
180 Egerton
SUMMARY

Kioko Kivandi is an award-winning Journalist, Creative Writer and Media Trainer with over 10 years’ experience in the media industry. He joined Egerton University in 2013 and is currently the Head of the Electronic Media Section. He has been instrumental in transforming the radio to its current modern status. His areas of interest include: Democracy and Governance/Human Rights, Health and Climate Change Communication, Media Viability/Sustainability and Conflict Sensitive Journalism (CSJ). He is also a nature, landscape and wildlife photographer. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (Literature and Sociology) from Egerton University and a Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration (MPPA) from Kenyatta University where is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Policy and Management.

 

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kioko-kivandi-09468989/
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

  • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Public Policy and Management: Coursework Completed - Kenyatta University 
  • Master of Arts (Public Policy and Administration): 2017 - 2020: Kenyatta University
  • Bachelor of Arts (Literature and Sociology): 2001 – 2006. Egerton University.
  • Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education: 1996 –1999, St. Mary’s Seminary, Kwale
FIELDS OF SPECIALIZATION

Journalism and Journalism Training in:

  • Conflict Sensitive Reporting
  • Health
  • Media Viability
  • Climate Change Communication
  • Democracy and Governance
  • Public Policy and Public Communication
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
  • Certified Secretary (KASNEB): Ongoing, Complited Intermediate Level
  • 2022: Certified Professional Mediator - Mediation Training Institute
  • 2017: Digital Photography: Photomagic Studios, Nairobi
  • Certificates in Online Journalism Skills, Editorial Leadership and Training of Trainers: Internews, Nairobi, September 2010 – April 2011 and Feb 2012.
  • Certificate in Conflict Sensitive Journalism: Internews, Nairobi (21st – 26th June 2010).
  • Certificate in Participatory Rural Appraisal: Egerton University (4th –15th April 2005).
  • Certificate in Gender, Poverty and Development: Center for Women Studies & Gender Analysis, Egerton University (13th – 23rd April 2004).
  • Certificate in Family Life Education, Human Sexuality and Counseling Skills: Egerton University and Pathfinder International (13th – 22nd December 2004).
  • Certificate of Competence in Creative Writing: The Writers Bureau, Manchester (2006).
WORK EXPERIENCE
  • Journalism Trainer - Egerton University: Sep 2013 - Present
  • Media and Communications Advisor in the Faculty of Law Legal Aid Project, Egerton Univerity: Jan 2020 - Present
  • Journalist - Radio Amani, Nakuru: Sep 2009 - Aug 2013
  • Journalist - Sauti Ya Mwananchi Radio: Sep 2007 - Jan 2009
  • Media Consultant with various organisations such as Internews Kenya, Center for Enhancing Democracy and Good Governance (CEDGG) Nakuru, Media Council of Kenya (MCK), etc

 

KEY PROJECTS
  1. Faculty of Law Legal Aid Project (FOLLAP) as a Media and Communications Advisor
RESEARCH INTERESTS
  • Journalism
  • Public Communication
  • Public Policy
  • Climate Change Communication
  • Media Viability and Sustainability
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS

'Why teachers should be at centre of education reforms': Nairobi Law Monthly, February Edition, 2024 (pg. 19-20) - Download Nairobi Law Monthly Magazine February 2024 Edition - Nairobi Law Monthly

‘Why death of Koigi’s mother shouldn’t go unnoticed’: People Daily, 10th November, 2023.

Kivandi, K., Khamadi, S., & Mutahi, P. (2023). Elements of Fake News in the 2022 General Elections in Kenya. Sch J Arts Humanit Soc Sci, 2023 Oct 11(10): 271-281.

‘How alternative media during polls made 2022 sad year for journalism’: The Standard, 5th January, 2023.

Kivandi K. & Muna, W. (2020). ‘Information Disclosure and Implementation of County Public Communication Framework in Nakuru County, Kenya’. International Journal of Arts and Commerce Vol. 9 (10) 49-65

Kivandi, K., Yieke, F., & Ndonye, M. M. (2016). ‘Reconstructing Cohesion through Radio Salaams Clubs’ ‘Imagined Communities’ in Kenya’ in Sch. J. Arts Humanit. Soc. Sci. 2016; 4(8A):941-945

Conflict Sensitive Reporting: A Toolbox for Kenyan Journalists (2012): Internews and Sol Plaatje Institute for Media Leadership.

Kivandi, K. (2006): Kenyan Martyrs: An Arsenal of Verses. Nairobi: Pangolin

Kivandi, K. (2006): ‘Son of Nyaituga’ in Maupeu H. & Mutahi, P. Wahome Mutahi’s World. Nairobi: Transafrica Press: Nairobi. pp 75-78

 

CONFERENCES & INVITED PRESENTATIONS

November, 2022: 'Elements of Fake News in the 2022 General Elections in Kenya': A paper presented at the 3rd Egerton Unievrsity Faculty of Law Legal Aid Project (FOLLAP), Naivasha. 

September 2022: Attended a Conference organised by the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights on Hate Speech, Nairobi. 

2016 - 2019: Attended confences on Climate Change Mitigation and Communication at the African Union Office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, organised by the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA). 

November 2012 and November 2013: Attended a media conference on reporting transitional justice mechanisms at the International Criminal Court (ICC), at The Hague, Netherlands.

June, 2012: Attended a Peer Review Mechanism Session at the United Nations Offices in Geneva, Switzerland. 

January 2009: ‘Unity Through Diversity: A Kenya Perspective’ Contest at the United States Embassy, Nairobi

2008: ‘Will Journalists go to Heaven?’: A paper presented before a technical committee of the Kriegler Commission at the KICC, Nairobi.

2008: ‘National Consciousness as a Social Responsibility’: A paper presented at the 5th International Conference at Egerton University.

2004: ‘Cultural Bondage as an Impediment to Achieving Gender Equality: A case of Okot P’Bitek’s Song of Lawino’: A Paper presented in the 1st International Conference at Egerton University.

HONORS, PRIZE AND AWARDS
  • 2021: Pitched and won a Media Grant of Ksh. 50,000 on behalf of Egerton Radio from the Media Council of Kenya to report on Covid-19.
  • 2020: Pitched and won a Media Grant of USD 1,000 from the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) to report on Climate Change
  • 2016: Won the Photography Award in the African Climate Change and Enviribmental Reporting Awards (ACCER) by the Pan African Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA).
  • 2013: Won the radio category in the Tuvuke Initiative Media Awards
  • 2012: Won the radio Good Governance Category in the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) of the Media Council of Kenya.
  • I have also been a recipient of numerous media grants to report on Health, Land Conclift, etc from various organisations.
OTHER SOCIETIES
  • Associate Member - Public Relations Society of Kenya (PRSK)
  • Member - Nakuru County Alternative Justice Systesms Working Group
  • Member - Nakuru County Engagement Forum on Prevention and Countering of Extreme Violence
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