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Michael Ollinga Oruko

Education: Journalism and Mass Communication, Masinde Muliro University (2007–2011). Google News Initiative Training on Advance Digital Reporting, Fighting Misinformation, and Experimenting with New Formats. Training on Managing Sexual Harassment and Gender Equality & Inclusion by WAN-IFRA.

Experience: News Room Assistant, Fish FM (2011), Volunteer Journalist, Kenya News Agency, Ministry of Information and Communication, Government of Kenya (2012), Data Entry Assistant, Eldoret Chief Magistrate's Court under USAID programme (2013), Reporter, The Standard Newspaper (2013-2018).

Awards: Runner-up for AJEA Health Reporting Digital (2022)

Michael Ollinga is a journalist with over 10 years of experience in the newsroom. He publishes stories in the form of special reports and features on politics, courts, food security, climate change and mental health. He is a Senior Digital Editor for Special Reports at TUKO.co.ke. He is a runner-up for AJEA Health Reporting Digital 2022. Ollinga holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Masinde Muliro University (2011). Email: michael.ollinga@tuko.co.ke

1590 articles published since 20 Apr 2018

Author's articles

Lawyer Ahmednasir Confesses He's Enjoying Farming, Set To Harvest 50 Acres of Onions, Yellow Beans

Lawyer Ahmednasir Confesses He's Enjoying Farming, Set To Harvest 50 Acres of Onions, Yellow Beans

a year ago

Nairobi Leaders Asked to Align Investment Opportunities with SDGs to Get Solid Partners Abroad

Nairobi Leaders Asked to Align Investment Opportunities with SDGs to Get Solid Partners Abroad

a year ago

William Ruto to Meet Hollywood Stars to Benchmark Kenya's Film Industry During US Tour

William Ruto to Meet Hollywood Stars to Benchmark Kenya's Film Industry During US Tour

a year ago

Hype Ballo Freed on KSh 500k Bail, To Report To DCI at the Beginning of Every Month

Hype Ballo Freed on KSh 500k Bail, To Report To DCI at the Beginning of Every Month

a year ago

Kenyan Man Accused of Threatening Jacob Juma in Court over Threat Message to Asian Businessman

Kenyan Man Accused of Threatening Jacob Juma in Court over Threat Message to Asian Businessman

a year ago

Kenyan Pastor Says Churches Should Pay People Who Use Skills to Grow Ministry, Serve Full Time

Kenyan Pastor Says Churches Should Pay People Who Use Skills to Grow Ministry, Serve Full Time

a year ago

Weatherman Warns Cyclone Hidaya, String Waves and Wind Could Hit Kenya: "Rain Intensity Will Double"

Weatherman Warns Cyclone Hidaya, String Waves and Wind Could Hit Kenya: "Rain Intensity Will Double"

a year ago

The Meteorological Department of Kenya warned Cyclone Hidaya will hit parts of Coastal Kenya, including Mombasa. The strong waves will double the rainfall intensity.

Charles Kahariri: Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces Who Played Key Role in Operation Linda Nchi

Charles Kahariri: Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces Who Played Key Role in Operation Linda Nchi

a year ago

General Charles Muriu Kahariri is Kenya's new Chief of Defence Forces. he joined the military in 1987 and got commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1988.

William Ruto Appoints Kenya's Highest Ranking Female KDF Officer as Kenya Air Force Commander

William Ruto Appoints Kenya's Highest Ranking Female KDF Officer as Kenya Air Force Commander

a year ago

Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed is Kenya's highest ranking military officer. Uhuru Kenyatta promoted her to Major General rank in 2021. She is now Kenya Air Force commander.

William Ruto Appoints General Charles Muriu Kahariri New Chief of Defence Forces

William Ruto Appoints General Charles Muriu Kahariri New Chief of Defence Forces

a year ago

After the death of Kenya's Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, President William Ruto has promoted Lieutenant General Charles Kahariri and made him CDF.

Kenyan Gen Z Believe Being an Influencer is a Lucrative Job: "Hustle Ni Nyingi, Shida Ni Kanjo"

Kenyan Gen Z Believe Being an Influencer is a Lucrative Job: "Hustle Ni Nyingi, Shida Ni Kanjo"

a year ago

The study by Odipo Dev and Africa Uncensored established that a majority of Kenyan Gen Zers believe being an influencer is a reputable and well-paying job.

Well-Wisher Gifts Land to Homa Bay Mother Who Lost 3 Children to Floods, Governor to Build New House

Well-Wisher Gifts Land to Homa Bay Mother Who Lost 3 Children to Floods, Governor to Build New House

a year ago

A well-wisher gifted Benta Anyango, 39, a parcel of land to build a new home. Anyango's home was swept away by flash floods which killed her three children.

Kenyan Gen Zers List Money and Peace of Mind as Top Job Hunting Needs: "Vibes and Inshallah"

Kenyan Gen Zers List Money and Peace of Mind as Top Job Hunting Needs: "Vibes and Inshallah"

a year ago

The study showed that most Kenyans in the Generation Z bracket prefer money over other job consideration alternatives like company reputation and

Kenyan Gen Z Don't Want to Live in Kenya or Africa: "America Here We Come"

Kenyan Gen Z Don't Want to Live in Kenya or Africa: "America Here We Come"

a year ago

According to the joint study by Odipo Dev and Africa Uncensored, at least 86% of Kenyans aged between 18 and 27 years do not want to live in Kenya.

Kenyan Philanthropist Marvels at Eiffel Tower, Promises to Fly Bright Students to France

Kenyan Philanthropist Marvels at Eiffel Tower, Promises to Fly Bright Students to France

a year ago

Agnes Kagure, who is also the patron of Kenya Universities Students Organisation patron pledged to fly bright Kenyan students to France to experience Eiffel Tower.

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