TV47 Health Reporter Elizabeth Atieno Ochieng scooped the ‘Journalist of the Year’ award at the 2024 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) following her exemplary work in the media industry.
Atieno bagged the award at a gala night held at the Edge Hotel, Nairobi, on Friday, May 3.
The gala also saw Atieno bag the Health and Medical Reporting Award (TV Category) for shining light on crucial healthcare issues facing Kenyans.
Her story “A Sweatless Survival”, laid bare the tribulations of the limanyang community in Turkana County, who do not have the ability to sweat.
Attorney General Justin Muturi was the chief guest in the event that was also attended by Media Council of Kenya officials and Dagoretti South MP — who is the Chair Committee on Communication, Information Innovation — John Kiarie.
AJEA Awards
The Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) is Kenya’s prestigious journalism awards, given since 2012 for print, broadcast, and now digital journalism.
AJEA has consistently demonstrated its commitment to shining light on critical issues that shape the Kenyan society and the media landscape.
Through the Awards, the media has helped inform and trigger debates, nurture dialogue, and advance understanding of the defining challenges of current times.
The awards are a continuous annual recognition and celebration of journalistic excellence and achievement in Kenya.
