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
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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

  1. 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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