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Biography

Mr Juma Namlola is an experienced journalist with interest in human interest, health, court reporting and general politics of the East African region, with special interest in development issues spanning 25 years. A trainee in Leadership at Strathmore University, Juma has managed one of the biggest newsrooms in East and Central Africa for the past eight years, steering both newspaper and digital platforms to occupy their place as market leaders in delivery of quality content. With Masters in Development Communication from the University of Nairobi, his bias in news coverage is on development issues that concern the ordinary people. His opinions and commentaries usually focus on governance and service delivery. Juma is an accomplished author with three novels in Kiswahili published by Jomo Kenyatta Foundation and East African Educational Publishers. His first book 'Kula Kwa Mheshimiwa, JKF (2013), looks at leadership and politics in an African setup as reviewed here: https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/features/article/2000123073/rebuking-our-love-of-belly-politics https://medium.com/@opichoalexande1/why-reading-kula-kwa-mheshimiwa-is-timely-during-this-campaign-season-f366fcaa714f Juma is a trainer in Journalism and Communications and has for decades participated in several translation projects, including Kenya's Constitution (2010) from English to Kiswahili.

Content

Total articles 42

• Available on paid plans

  Kenyan becomes first black mayor in Northern Ireland

  By Juma Namlola Verified, Taifa Leo

  Jun. 03, 2024

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  New Bill holds protest organisers liable for property damage and cleanup

  By Juma Namlola Verified, Taifa Leo

  May. 28, 2024

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Company Info

Nation Media Group

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.