Safaricom, Strathmore to offer training to business journalists
From left: Strathmore Business School dean Dr George Njenga, Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore, Safaricom Business GM Sylvia Mulinge, and Strathmore University VC Prof John Odhiambo toast during the launch of the inaugural Safaricom Business Journalists Fellowship Programme at SBS on July 30, 2014. NATION PHOTO | DIANA NGILA
What you need to know:
The program will only admit 15 students in its first year and journalists interested in the fellowship are required to submit applications before the August 15 deadline.
Safaricom has partnered with Strathmore Business School to provide a fellowship programme for journalists that will advance their business reporting capacity.
The Safaricom Business Journalism Fellowship will comprise modules of intensive four-day trainings, half-day workshops and organised events spread over one year.
Speaking during the launch of the fellowship, Safaricom's chief executive Bob Collymore said that the programme would enable journalists sharpen skills and improve the quality of financial reporting in the country.
“Journalists are windows to society in addition to being the windows of others into our society and as Kenya starts to take its place in the world, conscientious journalism is more imperative than ever,” he said.
Strathmore University’s vice chancellor Prof John Odhiambo, lamented that while business reporting contributed to inclusive and sustainable economic growth, many of those who cover the beat are not well equipped with the intricacies of the business world.
“Many reporters are at a serious disadvantage and the fellowship will help bridge the gap by creating a middle ground of understanding,” he said.
The program will only admit 15 students in its first year and journalists interested in the fellowship are required to submit applications before the August 15 deadline.
