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Hussein Mohamed, Other Kenyan Journalists Who Quit Newsrooms for Political Jobs

Politicians have always strived to capitalise on social media to advance their agenda to the electorate. 

For that reason, the political class has had to invest in the top echelon of media practitioners who are capable of converting the political fortunes in favour of their masters. 

TUKO.co.ke explored some of the renowned journalists who transitioned from the mainstream front to preside over the politicians' communications departments. 

1. Hussein Mohamed 

On Monday, January 24, Hussein joined Deputy President William Ruto's camp as the Presidential Campaigns' Head of Communications. 

2. Dennis Itumbi 

Itumbi has been a household name in the Kenyan political scenes for a while now.

He was an instrumental figure in President Uhuru Kenyatta's campaigns in 2013 and 2017.

Itumbi joined the Director at the Presidential Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU) in 2013 before their positions were revoked in 2020 by the Public Service Commission (PSC).

He moved to Ruto's camp in March 2020 and has since then headed the deputy president's campaigns on social media. 

3. Kanze Dena 

She currently serves as the State House Spokesperson and Head of the President's Strategic Communication Unit (PSCU), a position she assumed in 2018 following Uhuru's appointment.

Prior to joining the State House Nairobi communication team, Dena worked at RMS' Citizen TV as a senior Swahili news anchor. 

4. Philip Etale 

Etale currently serves as the director of communication at the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM ) party.

Prior to joining the Raila Odinga-led party, Etale worked as Citizen TV's parliamentary reporter.

He is an alumnus of KIMC. 

5. Dennis Onsarigo 

The former KTN's investigative reporter currently works in Raila's presidential campaigns communication department. 

6. Laban Cliff-Onserio 

The former NTV news anchor works State House Nairobi's Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU). 

 

Source: Tuko News

 





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