TV47 journalists scooped prestigious awards at the 2024 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) following their exemplary work in the media industry.

This was clear during a gala night held at the Edge Hotel, Nairobi, on Friday, May 3.

For amplifying the voices that matter most, reporter Sharon Barang’a and cameraperson George Kinyanjui scooped the Governance Reporting Award (TV category).

Their story “Baragoi Bundle of Scars | 10 years after deadly massacre of 42 police officers in Suguta Valley” aired on TV47 highlighted how the people of Suguta Valley grappled with bloodcurdling banditry attacks, and how they are recollecting themselves 10 years after the massacre of 42 police officers.

TV47 Health Reporter Elizabeth Otieno won the Health and Medical Reporting Award (TV Category) for shining light on crucial healthcare issues. Her story “A Sweatless Survival”, laid bare the tribulations of the limanyang community in Turkana County, who cannot sweat.

For celebrating diversity and fostering understanding through the lens of gender reporting, TV47’s Violet Namatsi won the award for Gender Reporting (TV Category), with her story – “The Plight of Intersex Persons In Kenya”.

Meanwhile, Elijah Mwangi won the Blue Economy and Business Reporting Award for a feature story aired on TV47 ‘Farming Today’ show. The story was about dairy goat farming in Mwihoko area.

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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.