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Sharon Wawira Kiburi

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Nairobi County, Kenya
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  • Thomson Reuters Foundation
    Media trainer
    Thomson Reuters Foundation
    Apr 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year 5 months)
    As a Media Trainer, I have been actively involved in delivering comprehensive training programs focused on Illicit Financial Flows (IFFs) and Domestic Resource Mobilization (DRM). In March 2025, I served as a local co-trainer for a five-day training session that successfully equipped fourteen journalists with essential skills, supported by the Association of Media Women in Kenya and the Thomson Reuters Foundation. My mentorship experience from February to April 2025 allowed me to guide ten journalists through data journalism training with the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), where I assisted them in crafting impactful news features on IFFs by integrating data and statistics into their storytelling. Additionally, I participated in a
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    Multimedia Data journalist - Freelancer
    Jan 2018 - Current (8 years 6 months)
    As a Multimedia Data Journalist - Freelancer, I specialize in writing data news features for various esteemed platforms, including Talk Africa, Standard Newspaper, Infonile, Earth Journalism, Citizen TV Digital, and Zenger News. My work encompasses both print and multimedia formats, allowing me to effectively engage diverse audiences. I have a strong foundation in research, multimedia production, and writing, which I leverage to create compelling narratives that highlight critical issues. Additionally, I have developed robust media relations and pitching skills, enabling me to secure collaborations and partnerships with different organizations. While my experience in cybersecurity media relations and artificial intelligence (AI) may not be
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    Health Communication Assistant
    LVCT HEALTH
    May 2015 - Dec 2015 (8 months)
    Managed various social media platformsWriting content for the websiteTraining of the internal staff on proper communication flow in the organisation.I organised events and training.
  • Daystar University
    Assistant video editor
    Daystar University
    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015 (1 year 1 month)
    At the university studio Edited video cuts for commercials and features, wrote the script for live production and did a voice-over for IPOA aired on the radio
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  • Daystar University
    Bachelor of arts in communication
    Daystar University
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2017 (4 years)
  • Daystar University
    Diploma in Communication
    Daystar University
    May 2012 - Current (14 years 2 months)
    Diploma in media studies
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    African Media Landscape Regional Study Report: The case of East Africa
    ACRP, https://africachinareporting.com/
    Jan 2023 - Current (3 years 6 months)
    As the East Africa Network Region Lead @ACRP
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    https://africachinareporting.com/african-media-landscape-regional-study-report-the-case-of-east-africa/
    Africa China Reporting Project
    Jan 2023 - Feb 2025 (2 years 2 months)
    https://africachinareporting.com/african-media-landscape-regional-study-report-the-case-of-east-africa/ As in many parts of the world, Eastern Africa has significantly shifted towards digital media consumption. The region has experienced increased internet penetration, leading to the growth of online news platforms, social media influence, and digital storytelling. This paper discusses topics drawn from research and surveys presented to media professionals in East African countries. The topics include media regulation and freedom, media training and education, mobile journalism, global local trends, the safety of journalists, limits to internet access, political interference, and interactive engagement. According to the findings, the regio