Community Training: Pitching Stories Well

Trainer: Mike Wanyama Chebusiri

Mike Wanyama Chebusiri is a seasoned multimedia practioner of more than 25 years as content producer, Editor, Consultant and journalists’ trainer and coach. As News Editor for the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) in the East Africa bureau where he had a 17-year stint, Mr Chebusiri presided over the production of quality multimedia content from the region, supporting the corporation in reaching a monthly audience of 20 million people particularly in the Swahili language service on radio, television, digital and social media.

As a team player, Mr Chebusiri managed and supported a team of 20 journalist dotted across the East Africa region to produce quality, incisive and compelling journalism. He has hands-on extensive experience and good knowledge in media training and people management sphere, as well as having a clear understanding of international news and current affairs, the African media market and the impact of digital technology. Mr Chebusiri is a strong believer in value-addition journalism.

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