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Biography

ANGELA OKETCH Position: CONTENT LEAD, HEALTH AND SCIENCE Where you work currently: KISUMU When you began your career in journalism: 2014 Email: angieoketch99@gmail.com Twitter: @angieoketch Telephone: +254 721 74 82 30 Country: Kenya Overview Angela Oketch is a Senior Reporter with over 9 years of experience in strategic communications management and investigative journalism at the largest independent media group in East and Central Africa. I have a proven track record in leading teams of up to 11 journalists to produce impactful content on health and climate issues across multiple media channels, including print, radio, TV, and digital platforms. Adept at influencing health and climate policies in East Africa through compelling storytelling and strategic media partnerships. Holds a Master's in Public Health and a Bachelor's in Applied Communication, with additional professional certifications in business management and French. Recognized for outstanding reporting with numerous awards, including Presidential Honors and multiple accolades from the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards. Demonstrates exceptional communication, teamwork, analytical thinking, and project management skills, consistently delivering high-quality, transparent, and engaging content. Currently, I am a columnist writing a Woman to Woman segment inside Lifestyle magazine in the Sunday Nation Passion in journalism Health Communication

Content

Total articles 2464

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  Revealed: Silent crises undermining Kenya’s universal health coverage plan

  By Angela Oketch Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Malaki Warambo: Pioneer surgeon who cut open Kenya’s medical future

  By Angela Oketch Verified

  Apr. 05, 2025

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Company Info

Daily Nation

Nation Media Group (NMG) is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa, established in 1959 by His Highness the Aga Khan. Originally founded as East African Newspapers (Nation Series) Ltd, NMG has grown into a multi-media organization with operations in print, broadcast, and digital media across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. NMG publishes several prominent newspapers, including the Daily Nation in Kenya, the Monitor in Uganda, and Mwananchi in Tanzania, which are among the most widely circulated in the region. The group also operates radio and television stations in Kenya, providing a mix of news, entertainment, and educational content. Additionally, NMG maintains a strong online presence with digital editions of its newspapers and various platforms that cater to a global audience. Committed to integrity and transparency, NMG aims to positively influence social, economic, and political progress through its journalism.