James Okongo
Nieman Fellow @Harvard
- Role
- Nieman Fellow 2025 at Harvard at Nieman Foundation For Journalism At Harvard
- Location
- Boston, MA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About James Okongo
A multi-award-winning journalist with experience in media and communications at international, regional, and national levels. Specialist in Africa\'s digital landscape, with expertise in disinformation and OSINT, as well as being a researcher and writer in both English and Swahili. Possesses a vast media network throughout Africa and globally. Strong understanding of political, humanitarian, and development issues. Experienced in fieldwork and communications, particularly in crises (including displacements, migrations, livelihoods, and health). Creative, engaged, reliable, and adaptable.
Experience
Nieman Fellow 2025 at Harvard
Nieman Foundation For Journalism At Harvard
Aug 2024 — Present · US
Education
Harvard University
Visiting Scholar
Aga Khan University
Masters
2018 — 2019
Daystar University
Bachelor's Degree
2014 — 2017
The Technical University of Kenya
Diploma
2011 — 2013
Harvard University
Nieman Journalism Fellowship
Kamiti Secondary and Kanga High School
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education
1998 — 2001
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