Kairũ Karega

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BOLD Son of God Thriving In My Placement | Award Winning Multimedia Journalist | Media Trainer | Storyteller | Social Media Manager | Moderator | Career Coach | Founder & Team Lead @Journalism & Media Opportunities @ Journalism and Media Opportunities
Kairũ Karega's Location
Nairobi County, Kenya, Kenya
About Kairũ Karega

In the hands of a storyteller, narratives become symphonies, each note carefully placed to sway hearts and shape minds. The power to sculpt perception – I am a whisperer of hearts who connects audiences through the power of storytelling. 🎓 From a young age, I was drawn to journalism and my dedication was evident during my high school years. As the Junior Editor of the Kagumo high school magazine "The Emerald" and the chair of the Journalism Club, I honed my leadership and editorial skills, setting the stage for my future endeavors.🌍 I am the Founder and Team Lead of Journalism and Media Opportunities, a thriving community of over 80,000 student journalists and media professionals from more than 20 universities and colleges in Kenya, Africa and the globe. I coordinate events and activities, build partnerships with industry professionals, and provide guidance and support to our members as they work towards their career goals. Moreover, I served as the Chair of The University of Nairobi Journalism Students Association (NUJOSA) from 2022 to 2024🚀 As a Multimedia Journalism Intern at the University of Nairobi Channel (UNC TV and Radio) , I produced high-quality content ( 3 documentaries and 10+ feature stories) that resonated with audiences and created meaningful connections. I launched the O3Plus project with UNESCO, where our Twitter campaign trended at 13 and 14 nationally, amplifying important messages and sparking conversations and produced 65 Podcast episodes on students wellbeing. 📸With my keen eye for engaging content, I excel as a Social Media Manager, using platforms to captivate audiences and amplify messages that matter. I built UNC TV and Radio social media platforms from scratch amassing a following of over 3,000+. I also spearheaded the creation of short-form vertical videos with 20+ videos under my portfolio. Moreover, I volunteer as the social media manager for MESHA (Media For Environment, Science, Health and Agriculture) the biggest science journalism association in Africa.💪🏻 Moreover, I have established myself as a rising Career Coach, spearheading Careers By Kairũ—a reputable company specializing in Career Development, CV and LinkedIn revamping, and Career Mentorship.🎉 Whether you seek to revamp your brand, tell your professional story compellingly, leverage the power of new media platforms, or create engaging content such as feature stories and documentaries, I am here to help you soar.📧 Reach out to me at kairukarega@gmail.com or give me a call at +254796745646

Kairũ Karega's Current Company Details
Journalism and Media Opportunities

Journalism And Media Opportunities

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BOLD Son of God Thriving In My Placement | Award Winning Multimedia Journalist | Media Trainer | Storyteller | Social Media Manager | Moderator | Career Coach | Founder & Team Lead @Journalism & Media Opportunities
Kairũ Karega Work Experience Details
  • Journalism And Media Opportunities
    Founder And Team Lead
    Journalism And Media Opportunities Sep 2020 - Present
    As the Founder and Team Lead of Journalism and Media Opportunities, I have built a community of over 80,000 student journalists and seasoned media professionals from more than 20 universities and colleges in Kenya and across Africa. In this role, I have successfully:1. Coordinated events and activities to provide valuable networking and learning opportunities for our members2. Built partnerships with industry professionals to provide access to internships, job openings, and other opportunities3. Provided guidance and support to our members as they work towards their career goalsThrough my leadership and dedication, I have been able to create a thriving and supportive community for aspiring journalists and media professionals. My skills in research, writing, and communication have been essential in my role as a team leader, and I have consistently demonstrated my ability to manage projects and tasks effectively and efficiently.With a strong track record of achievement and a passion for helping others succeed, I am always seeking new challenges and opportunities to grow and learn. I am excited to bring my skills and expertise to new projects and roles, and am confident in my ability to make a positive impact in the journalism and media industry.
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  • Careers By Kairu
    Career Coach
    Careers By Kairu Jan 2019 - Present
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    💡Looking to achieve your professional goals and excel in your career? Careers By Kairu has got you covered! Our personalized career coaching services are tailored to help you succeed, whether you're looking for a new job, a promotion, or a complete career change.👉🏿Here's what we offer to help you stand out from the competition:🔸️Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: We'll help you create a professional and engaging profile that showcases your expertise and accomplishments, and optimize it for keywords and SEO to increase your visibility and reach on LinkedIn.🔸️Craft a Catchy Cover Letter: Our team of experts will assist you in writing a compelling and customized cover letter that highlights your value proposition and matches the job requirements.🔸️Create an ATS Compliant CV: We'll help you craft a resume that passes the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) screening and showcases your skills and accomplishments in an effective way.🔸️Write a Professional Bio: Our team will help you write a concise and captivating bio that summarizes your career story and personal brand.🔸️Create a Persuasive Letter of Motivation: We'll assist you in writing a letter that explains why you're interested in pursuing a specific opportunity or program.🔸️Map Your Career Path: We'll help you identify your short-term and long-term career goals and design a roadmap to achieve them.🔸️Ace Your Interviews: Our team will provide you with mock interviews, feedback, tips, and strategies to help you prepare for any type of interview.🔸️Academic CVs: We'll help you create an academic CV that highlights your education, research, publications, teaching experience, and awards.💪🏿At Careers By Kairu, we're passionate about helping you succeed. Let us help you unlock your full potential and achieve your professional dreams!
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  • University Of Nairobi
    Multimedia Journalist At Unc Tv (University Of Nairobi Channel)
    University Of Nairobi Aug 2020 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Key Contributions1. Launched & Grew UNC Social Media Presence and platforms from scratch, amassing a following of 3,297+ across all platforms.2. Developed over 10 short vertical videos (Reels & TikToks) for Instagram.3. Produced impactful documentaries on critical issues like alcoholism, the environmental crisis of Lake Ol Bolossat, and the Kenyan South Asian community (most-watched UNC TV documentary with 30K+ views).4. Mentored the TV & Radio team (journalism students), conducting workshops on radio features, content creation, and reaching over 30 students.5. Produced 10+ well-researched features on sports, health, politics, and gender for the UNC YouTube channel.6. Actively participated in live productions as a camera operator, floor manager, and social media producer (live tweeting & short video creation). Notable events include Bill Gates' UoN visit, graduations, the Italian President's visit, Nairobi Innovation Week 2023, and the Kenya Industrialization Conference 2024.7. Authored 10+ articles on technology, research and innovation for the University website.8. Co-produced 65 podcast episodes (scripting, voicing, editing) for the O3+ initiative with UNESCO (available on Spotify).9. Securing High-Profile and exclusive interviews with key figures like Family Bank Kenya founder Mr. Muya and former Muranga Women Rep, Sabina Chege for special broadcasts.
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  • The Fountain
    Communications Director And Head Of Social Media
    The Fountain Aug 2020 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    As a dynamic and creative social media leader, I head our social team. I develop and embed an industry-leading social media strategy that reaches and engages with The Fountain's core audience and acquire new audiences.I am also responsible for The Fountain's Content portfolio and social media accounts. This is in line with my vision of being a #DigitalFirstJournalist telling stories across diverse digital platforms.
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  • Main Campus Christian Union (Mccu)
    In Charge Publicity
    Main Campus Christian Union (Mccu) Jan 2022 - Present
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Key Roles1. I skillfully manage all MCCU social media to increase engagement, grow followers, help drive traffic, and expand brand awareness of the Main Campus Christian Union.2. I create content that tells the story of MCCU and shows the heart of our ministry.3. I interact with users and respond to social media messages, inquiries, and comments.4. I monitor social media channels for ministry and church trends.5. I maintain a unified brand voice across different social media channels.6. I create and maintain a social media calendar.7. Assist in creating and editing written video, and photo content.
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  • Mesha Science
    Social Media Manager
    Mesha Science Aug 2021 - Present
    Journalists who specialize in reporting on environmental and agricultural issues are members of the MESHA association, which stands for Media for Environment, Science and Health and Agriculture. Since its inception in October 2005, it has been an independent and non-profit organization.I was tasked with working and being mentored by seasoned science journalists in order to improve the quality of health and science journalism within the organization. I'll be able to keep track of my daily progress and make adjustments as needed, which will speed up the process of improving my writing skills. It's an honor to be selected for this mentorship program.MESHA also provided a wide range of media training opportunities, many of which I took advantage of including:1. Mobile Journalism Training.2. Reporting on the COVID-19 Pandemic.3. Reporting about Gender-Based Violence Incidents.4. Media Science Cafe on HIV and VaccinesAs part of my volunteer project, I assist MESHA's social media team with content strategy and posting.
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  • Ain (Africa Innovation Network)
    Journalism Consultant
    Ain (Africa Innovation Network) Feb 2024 - Sep 2024
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    As a Journalism Consultant, I contributed to advancing the mission of Africa Innovation Network by creating compelling digital content that promotes inclusive and sustainable urban development across Africa. My role involved managing a diverse content portfolio, overseeing digital communication strategies, and ensuring brand coherence.Key Responsibilities:1. Content Development: Led the production of over 10 high-quality articles for the African Cities Magazine (4th and 5th editions), aligning with World Cities Day themes. These articles engaged diverse audiences on critical urbanization issues, enhancing the magazine's impact.2. Editorial Management: Edited and revised articles submitted by contributors to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment with the magazine’s overall mission. Collaborated with a team of urban experts to maintain editorial coherence.3. Stakeholder Interviews: Conducted 10+ interviews with key urban development stakeholders, ensuring comprehensive preparation and clear communication. The insights from these interviews were effectively incorporated into multimedia content, including written articles and video reels.4. Multimedia Content Production: Supported video production by preparing scripts, coordinating interviews, and overseeing transcription processes. Created engaging reel-format videos for digital platforms, contributing to the broader digital strategy.5. Project Coordination: Managed the editorial and production process, ensuring the timely publication of the magazine. Oversaw content translation to English, maintaining linguistic accuracy and consistency across platforms.
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  • The African Centre For Media Excellence
    Data Coder Operator
    The African Centre For Media Excellence May 2022 - Aug 2022
    Nairobi County, Kenya
    Worked as a Research Assistant on the Kenya Election Reporting Monitoring Project with African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) between May and August 2022.1. Conducted data coding for radio and television content in English, Kiswahili, and Kikuyu languages, producing high-quality output that was critical to the project's success.2. Demonstrated exceptional knowledge and competence in coding, resulting in a 98% accuracy rate and earning praise from both the project managers and clients.3. Stood out among peers for leadership, teamwork, and efficiency, completing tasks 20% faster than the average completion time and with a 95% approval rate from team members.4. Valuable asset to the team, bringing enthusiasm, creativity, and self-drive to every project, resulting in a 15% increase in team morale and engagement levels.5. Highly recommended by ACME for similar assignments due to my exceptional work ethic and valuable contributions.
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  • Jarida
    Multimedia Journalist
    Jarida Jun 2021 - Jul 2022
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Editor in Chief @Jarida Lako-An online media platform revolutionizing the media industry through redefining the African Narrative, being at the forefront of telling and amplifying African voices, and promoting peace, justice, cohesion, culture, diversity, and inclusion.
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  • Stofresh Africa
    Co-Founder And Director Of Communications And Marketing
    Stofresh Africa Jan 2022 - Jun 2022
    Kenya
    Co-Founder and Director of Communications and MarketingStofresh is a startup redefining the way people think about food. This continent's food supply chain has unique challenges. As a result, we are spending more than half of our income on food, while the producers, smallholder farmers, remain impoverished. That 40% of all agricultural produce never reaches the table is incomprehensible in light of this context. We realize that we've entered a new area. A few technological advances have been made in the agricultural supply chain, but we are working to change that, one purpose-driven improvement at a time.Key Contributions:1. Created and managed the company's social media platforms and maintained a consistent brand image.2. Created actionable customer personas by conducting user interviews.3. Collaborated with developers and designers to launch the company's website.4. Participated in weekly meetings and worked with teammates to achieve team goals.5. Engaged on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook resulting in an increase in quality B2B leads.6. Wrote articles and social media copy with perfect grammatical precision.
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  • Bbc News
    Production Intern
    Bbc News Feb 2022 - Mar 2022
    I was an intern at The BBC'S Global Questions Production TeamKey Contributions1. Assisted production staff in developing relevant stories for television, film, online streaming, and other platforms.2. Researched topics using a variety of sources, including video archives, the internet, library archives, and others as needed.3. Communicated with writers, directors, managers, and other members of staff to ensure a smooth running of the project.4. Provided assistance as needed in all components of the production, including sound, lighting, camera, editing, and postproduction.5. Performed other duties as requested by the production staff to ensure all necessary tasks are performed in a proficient manner that adheres to the quality expected from the company.My experience in a nutshell-"Memories were made, relationships strengthened, connections created, friendships struck, lessons learned, confidence bolstered and above all, pictures were taken to memorialize the occasion. I believe that to live in the minds and hearts of the generation that follow, is to cheat death. There's no magic wand for immortality. This can only be achieved by leading a great pursuit and being a great champion at work. Working with the BBC Global Questions bevy, despite the logistical and planning nightmare that constitutes such big productions, served as one of the most eye-opening, horizon-expanding, and dare I say, ambition inspiring experiences of my life. I tip my hat for these lads and lasses whose far-reaching work across the globe, by my measure, makes them immortals.
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  • Joan Winning Cv
    Social Media Manager
    Joan Winning Cv Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
    Social media manager for Joan The Career Coach socials including Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Facebook Page, and Profile, Youtube and LinkedIn.Key Contributions1. Grew the client's Instagram account to 60K+ followers maintaining a 10% engagement rate in 3 months.2. Curated and created content across the client's 6 social channels ensuring a cohesive online brand identity.3. Tracked, analyzed, and reported weekly analytics and KPIs to management using Google analytics and Zapier.4. Pitched, developed and produced video content on Tiktok and IG Reels resulting in 200% increase in follower growth in 3 months.5. Wrote copy for social posts with 100% grammatical accuracy.6. Coordinated with the client and admin to identify and hire content creators for paid collaborations.7. Collaborated with the graphic design team to design posters and Youtube thumbnails resulting in a 16% increase in sales.8. Created viral Tiktoks and IG Reels with 2M+ views resulting in increased brand awareness among target demographics.
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  • Unesco
    Podcaster At The #Uono3Pluspodcast (Our Rights,Our Lives,Our Future)
    Unesco Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
    Nairobi, Kenya
    Our Rights, Our Lives, Our Future (O3 Plus) is a project aimed at ensuring that young people in higher and tertiary education institutions in the Eastern and Southern Africa realize positive health, education and gender equality outcomes through sustained reductions in new HIV infections, unintended pregnancy and gender based violence. The project will be implemented in Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe will enable young people reach their full educational potential and contribute more effectively to the development of their countries and region as graduates, professionals and young leaders.Key Contributions:1.Drew up production plans and scripts for the 03Plus Podcasts. 2.Voiced podcast episodes.3.Looked for interview sources for the 03Plus Podcast and conducted interviews.4.Edited the O3Plus Podcasts5.Drew up social media messages for the O3Plus Project such as tweets and hashtags6.Was behind the team that successfully launched the O3Plus project on Thursday 30th September 2021 at the University of Nairobi in partnership with UNESCO with our Twitter campaign trending at numbers 13 and 14 nationally7.Disseminated promotional messages for 03Plus on Social Media8.Designed graphics (Posters and Teasers) for the O3Plus Podcast
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  • Veezaviz
    Communications Director
    Veezaviz Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
    Kenya
    Veezaviz is an assistive technology social enterprise developing leading-edge technology-based solutions, leveraging the power of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence to address the accessibility barrier for the Deaf.Key Contributions:1. Researched, and wrote blogs, reports, and human-interest stories on Veezaviz’s work. 2. Produced and disseminated communication materials, including brochures, posters, infographics, and audio-visuals.3. Drafted and reviewed written deliverables such as press releases, newsletters, and brochures.4. Managed the organization’s social media presence and generated content creatively.5. Engaged with active social media accounts, handles, and partners.6. Handled company activities such as interviews, discussions, and focus groups.7. Was named as a great team player.
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  • Focus On Series Crime Show
    Social Media Manager
    Focus On Series Crime Show May 2020 - Jan 2021
    Focus On Crime Series Show for Koowi Technology, Inc., a digital agency based in New York and Kenya creating and implementing solutions and services geared toward citizens' personal safety.My main role was to manage and create content for the show's social media platforms. Other roles included:● Innovating creative marketing and advertising policies for the benefit of the show.● Design the perfect online presence for the show.Achievements:● Created and produced the Let’s Talk Segment which reached over 1,000 people
  • Castle Academy Ruaka
    Social Media Manager
    Castle Academy Ruaka May 2019 - Jan 2020
    Kiambu, Kenya
    Key Contributions:1. Managed and created content for the school’s social media platforms. 2. Designed certificates, worksheets, typing, printing, and photocopy work.3. Captured and analyzed data for examinations and school records.4. Took photographs and videos for the school.5. Wrote and printed school newsletters.6. Taught English and ICT7. Launched a successful social media AD campaign that reached over 100,000 people on Facebook8. Digitized school records including examinations and student profiles.
  • Pacemaker International
    Volunteer Teaching Assistant
    Pacemaker International Jan 2019 - Jun 2019
    Nairobi, Kenya
    PACEMaker International is an NGO committed to improving the quality of education in under-served schools by leveraging the power of volunteering.I served as a Team Leader and volunteer with PACE and was stationed at ACK Karura Primary, an institution that caters to students from the surrounding slum community. I am proud of the 496 hours I committed to serving in this school, and I believe that the experiences and people I met during this period will make me a constructive addition to whichever institution I decide to be a part of.Key Contributions:1. Dedicated more than 490+hours of documented community service towards tutoring and mentoring students within the PACE network of underprivileged schools.2. Was the Team leader of ACK Karura Primary School team of volunteers.3. Integrated multiple career-development rewards into the rigorous school-based service experience.4. Led a successful tutoring program that resulted in improved grades and mean scores among primary school students, better opportunities for high school transition, and broader career options.
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  • Kagumo High School
    Chairperson Press And Journalism Club
    Kagumo High School Jan 2017 - Nov 2018
    Nyeri, Kenya
    -Chairperson of The Press Club – Kagumo High School, January 2017 - to November 2018 -Chairperson Journalism Club 2018-Chairperson Peer Counselling -Chairperson Debate Club 2018-Chairperson Research Clubs of Africa-Chairperson Goodwill Club-Chairperson Students Campaign Against Drug Abuse (SCAD)-Christian Union (CU) Official —Follow Up Coordinator-Peer Teacher of English and Business StudiesAchievements●Clubs and Societies Captain 2018● Was the Junior editor of the school magazine; The Emerald of 2018.● 1ST Runners up Great Debaters Contest Nyeri Region 2018.●Wrote articles for the Alumni Magazine
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Kairũ Karega's current role is BOLD Son of God Thriving In My Placement | Award Winning Multimedia Journalist | Media Trainer | Storyteller | Social Media Manager | Moderator | Career Coach | Founder & Team Lead @Journalism & Media Opportunities.

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Kairũ Karega attended University Of Nairobi, United States International University - Africa, Aga Khan University, University Of Pennsylvania, Victory Digital Computer College, Kagumo High School, Muthaiga Primary School, Karura Forest Primary School, St Charles Lwanga Nursery School,karura Forest..

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