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KRAFT Runners - Mehr als nur LaufenKRAFT Runners - Mehr als nur Laufen027 | "Es macht einfach Spaß." mit Ole WeisseFeuerwehrmann, Seniorentrainer, Tannenbaumverkäufer und KRAFT Ambassador Ole, unser Multitalent: Feuerwehrmann, Seniorentrainer, Tannenbaum-Verkäufer und seit 2023 auch KRAFT Ambassador in Köln. Mit Caro und anderen aus der Community hat er in nur einem halben Jahr eine wirklich saucoole Läufergemeinschaft auf die Beine gestellt. Hört rein und lernt das sympathische Gesicht hinter einem unserer Ambassadors kennen. @olewe2024-01-1529 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastWhat is journalism for?As I prepare to step back from frontline journalism, I wanted to share this conversation I had with my friend Frenny Jowi about reporting and why I believe the media on the continent should default to a crisis mode.2023-04-1429 minThe Climate QuestionThe Climate QuestionWhat should Africa do with its fossil fuel reserves?Africa accounts for around 10 per cent of the world's known fossil-fuel reserves. But plans to build an oil pipeline through East Africa to transport hundreds of thousands of barrels a day have been condemned by the European Union. The pipeline, which runs from the source in Uganda to the Tanzanian coast, will generate billions of dollars a year. But critics say it will release tens of millions of tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. In this programme we hear from the people involved in the fight over the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, and...2022-10-2427 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastPresentation: Will Solo journalists save the news?The Africa Journalism and Media Summit is an annual congregation of stakeholders from the media, academia, government, civil society and business organized by the Zimbabwe Centre for Media and Information Literacy (ZCMIL) with support from the Konrad Adenuer Stiftung. The summit is inclusive, collaborative and interactive and enables participants from Zimbabwe and Africa in general, to exchange knowledge and ideas about the role journalism and media plays in shaping democracy while they map out strategies for building strong and resilient media institutions that foster a vibrant civil society. This year’s hybrid edition of the Africa Journalism and Media Summit wi...2022-09-1119 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEpisode 4/4: The way forwardDiscussion focussed on a comprehensive research about media viability in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania by the Media Innovation Centre at Aga Khan University and DW Akademie. Featuring: Carol Beyanga (UGANDA) – Head of Mentorships, Partnerships and Monetization at Nation Media Group Henry Maina (KENYA) – Lecturer University of Nairobi, Media Complaints Commissioner, former Regional Director of Article 19 Tony Kirita (TANZANIA) – Founder, The Chanzo Initiative (online news platform)2022-08-0443 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEpisode 3/4: What’s impacting the quality of journalism in Kenya, Uganda and TanzaniaQuality journalism is positively related to innovation – meaning that media houses that invest in quality journalism seem to be more innovative and vice versa. However quality journalism is challenged by issues such as intimidation and pressure from political entities, funders and advertisers. This pressure and intimidation was found to be present in all three East African countries, though at varying levels: it was highest in Uganda and lowest in Tanzania. Listen to this discussion focussed on a comprehensive research about media viability in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania by the Media Innovation Centre at Aga Khan University and DW Akademie. Featuring: Ro...2022-08-0431 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEpisode 2/4: Business models and navigating crisesMedia houses were already struggling before the COVID-19 pandemic, with only about 50% having broken even or made a profit in 2019. The pandemic led to a decrease in advertising demand but at the same time an increase in demand for information, and, therefore, larger audiences. Most media houses adapted to the pandemic only with layoffs and paycuts, but did not transform their business model, which is a key mark of business resilience in crisis. Listen to this discussion focussed on a comprehensive research about media viability in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania by the Media Innovation Centre at Aga Khan University and...2022-08-0435 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEpisode 1/4: The state of the news media in Kenya, Uganda and TanzaniaListen to this discussion focussed on a comprehensive research about media viability in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania by the Media Innovation Centre at Aga Khan University and DW Akademie. Featuring: Njoki Chege (KENYA) – Director, Media Innovation Centre, Nairobi Hesbon Hansen Ochieng Owilla (KENYA) – Research Associate, Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications (AKU-GSMC)2022-08-0425 minAfrica DailyAfrica DailyDoes Kenyan election matter to Africa?Kenya, one of Africa's leading economies, will be electing a new president on 9 August. The main contenders seeking to replace President Uhuru Kenyatta are his deputy William Ruto and his long-time rival, now turned ally Raila Odinga. The election comes at a hard time for many Kenyans who are facing a surge in the cost of living, unemployment and severe climate change challenges, among others. But whoever takes over and becomes Kenya’s fifth president will also work to make sure Kenya remains a key political and economic player in the region and in...2022-08-0214 minThe Documentary PodcastThe Documentary PodcastKenya's election hustleKenyan politicians are spending millions of dollars on campaigns to win lucrative political office in August's crucial elections. With 75 percent of Kenyans under the age of 35, securing the youth vote will be key. But amid a youth unemployment crisis, many have grown disillusioned about the chance for real change. Dickens Olewe travels to Nairobi to meet the young Kenyans who instead see the election campaign as a new business opportunity, a new "hustle" to extract cash from competing candidates. Photo: Supporters gather at Kenyan election rally. (AFP/Getty Images)2022-06-2327 minThe Premier Non League PodcastThe Premier Non League PodcastEpisode 31: Champions Special - Worthing, Bracknell and HastingsCHAMPIONES CHAMPIONES OLE OLE OLEWe hit Episode 31 where James and Pete can finally celebrate Worthing FC's long awaited promotion to the National League South. Joined by Trevor, Gaz and Chris the lads talk to Worthing manager Adam Hinshelwood and Captain Aarran Racine about their promotion. Following the theme Bracknell Town's manager Bobby Wilkinson chats to us followed by Hastings United First Team coach Jon Meeney about their respective promotions.As always follow us on @ThePNLP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-04-131h 13The Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastNatasha Kimani - Research and Media Program Lead Africa No FilterThe latest report by Africa No Filter investigates news and content about business in Africa and the impact of perceptions about Africa as a business and investment destination. It also identifies information and news gaps that offer alternative framing for business in Africa. The report shows another ‘scramble for Africa’ by foreign powers is underway in international media and that keywords, stories, frames, and narratives associated with business on the continent are dangerously distorted. There is an overemphasis on the role of governments, foreign powers, and larger African states alongside an under appreciation of the role of young people, women, entr...2022-04-0818 minIgnorance Was BlissIgnorance Was Bliss375 -- Fight Them or Tell Them a Story -- with Maxwell IveyHumans are complicated. So if I tell you I talked to the guy from theblindblogger.net, it's a safe assumption that we talked about his sight-related experiences. But wait, there's more...Guest: Maxwell Ivey------------------------Promo: The Dead Game book, by Susanne LeistDisclaimer: Sally Olewe-Richards, My Red Quilt bookArt: Erin SchwartzMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/------------------------Facebook group: The Asylum -- https://bit.ly/iwbasylumDiscord server: Ignorance Was Bliss Satellite Campus -- https://bit.ly/iwbdiscordMerch...2021-12-021h 08The Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series: Episode 10 - Dube Divine - CEO The Citizen BulletinDube Divine CEO is the CEO of The Citizen Bulletin He's an alumnus of the JSK Fellowship at Stanford University. Relevant links: https://www.thecitizenbulletin.com/ https://medium.com/@divine_dube2021-10-2919 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series. Episode 9: Sipho Kings - Editorial Director at The ContinentSipho Kings is the Editorial Director at The Continent Twitter:@SiphoKings @thecontinent_2021-10-1521 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series. Episode 8: Laura Miti - Executive Director Alliance for Community ActionDemocracy & Media series. Episode 8: Laura Miti - Executive Director Alliance for Community Action by Dickens Olewe2021-10-1321 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series: Episode 7 - Odanga Madung - Mozilla fellowOdanga Madung is a Mozilla Fellow, he is the co-founder of Odipo Dev, a data Consultancy in Nairobi. He researches the impact the internet in having in societies in Africa. Twitter: @Odangaring Relevant links: In Kenya, Influencers Are Hired to Spread Disinformation https://www.wired.com/story/opinion-in-kenya-influencers-are-hired-to-spread-disinformation/2021-10-1323 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series: Episode 6 - Lamin Cham - Editor of The Gambia's Standard newspaperEditor of The Gambia's Standard newspaper Relevant links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-459172942021-10-1321 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series: Episode 5 - Moudwe Daga - PhD Soas UniversityMoudwe Daga is researching Recognition Theory/Frantz Fanon & Race in IR Theory/Statehood in Central Africa/Chad at SOAS University of London2021-10-1320 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series: Episode 4 - Sekou Owino - Head of Legal NMGSekou Owino is the Head of Legal & Training at Nation Media Group Limited in Kenya Relevant links: Judiciary and informed citizenry the vanguards of our constitution https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/judiciary-and-informed-citizenry-the-vanguards-of-our-constitution-35265822021-10-1320 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series. Episode 3: Joseph Asunka - CEO AfrobarometerJoseph Asunka is the CEO of Afrobarometer, starting his term from April 2021. Twitter: @joeasunka Relevant links: Democracy in Africa: Demand, supply, and the ‘dissatisfied democrat’ https://afrobarometer.org/publications/pp54-democracy-africa-demand-supply-and-dissatisfied-democrat2021-10-1322 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series. Episode 2: Roselyn Akombe - UNDP AfricaDr. Roselyn Akombe is the Governance and Peacebuilding Regional Coordinator at UNDP's Regional Service Centre for Africa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, with additional offices in Dakar, Senegal and Nairobi, Kenya and serving 45 Country Offices. Twitter: @DrRoselynAkombe Relevant links: A renewed discourse on managing inclusive transitions in Africa https://www.accord.org.za/analysis/a-renewed-discourse-on-managing-inclusive-transitions-in-africa/2021-10-1328 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDemocracy & Media series. Episode 1: Moky Makura -Executive Director of Africa No FilterMoky Makura is the Executive Director of Africa No Filter. She was born in Nigeria, educated in England and has lived in London, Johannesburg and Lagos. Twitter:@mokymakura Relevant links:How not to write about an African election https://www.theafricareport.com/126182/how-not-to-write-about-an-african-election/ How African media covers Africa http://www.africanofilter.org/research-how-african-media-covers-africa2021-10-1325 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastKennedy Wandera - Reporting Covid & launching foreign press associationChair, FOREIGN PRESS ASSOCIATION, AFRICA2021-06-2520 minIgnorance Was BlissIgnorance Was Bliss327 -- Women of Wisdom and Courage -- with Sally Olewe-RichardsPeople use the words "narcissism" and "abuse" casually, but they have real, painful, long-term meanings. So does "recovery."Guest: Dr. Sally Olewe-RichardsBook: https://smile.amazon.com/Red-Quilt-narcissistic-re-writing-heartbreak/dp/1838160604/------------------------Promo: Happy Horror TimeDisclaimer: Diana RomeroMusic: Jake Pierle -- https://jakepierle.bandcamp.com/------------------------Facebook group: The Asylum -- https://bit.ly/iwbasylumTikTok (@iwbpodcast): Podcast ChecklistMerch: https://bit.ly/iwbpodcastmerchPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/IWBpodcastSponsor: Bath By Bex (code CBDkate for 15% off)2021-06-011h 08The Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcast“Fake News” and Cyber-Propaganda in Sub-Saharan AfricaDominant narratives about the contemporary problem of “fake news” and cyber-propaganda have focused on how its evolution and manifestation has been closely linked with the rise of populist politics, digital capitalism, the transformation of the public sphere and structural weaknesses of liberal and mainstream media. These narratives often use the Western gaze as an analytical and theoretical toolkit to understand a global phenomenon, thereby missing local specificities and nuances. Read the full article by Admire Mare and Hayes Mabweazara https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/23743670.2020.17882952021-03-0532 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcast'Travelling While Black' a conversation with Nanjala Nyabola'Travelling While Black' with Nanjala Nyabola. A conversation hosted by Housmans bookshop2021-02-191h 27The Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastAfrica's lows and highs in 2020 & the promise of the new yearThe Covid-19 crisis has been the big story of 2020 but how has Africa handled the pandemic, and amid the serious set backs have there also been some digital and technical gains? What opportunities will the African Continental Free Trade Area bring after it comes into effect in January 2021? How can Africa take charge of its own climate change policies? And is the continent ready for the fourth Industrial Revolution? These are some of the questions that the guest panel of Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Rebecca Enonchong, Professor Ken Opalo and Professor Landry Signé address with presenter Dickens Olewe as they look b...2021-01-0139 minChudi\'s podcastChudi's podcast2020 Review: How has Africa handled the big challenges?The Covid-19 crisis has been the big story of 2020 but how has Africa handled the pandemic, and amid the serious set backs have there also been some digital and technical gains? What opportunities will the African Continental Free Trade Area bring after it comes into effect in January 2021? How can Africa take charge of its own climate change policies? And is the continent ready for the fourth Industrial Revolution?These are some of the questions that the guest panel of Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Rebecca Enonchong, Professor Ken Opalo and Professor Landry Signé address with presenter Dickens Olewe as they look b...2020-12-3139 minFocus on AfricaFocus on Africa2020 Review: How has Africa handled the big challenges?The Covid-19 crisis has been the big story of 2020 but how has Africa handled the pandemic, and amid the serious set backs have there also been some digital and technical gains? What opportunities will the African Continental Free Trade Area bring after it comes into effect in January 2021? How can Africa take charge of its own climate change policies? And is the continent ready for the fourth Industrial Revolution?These are some of the questions that the guest panel of Dr Oby Ezekwesili, Rebecca Enonchong, Professor Ken Opalo and Professor Landry...2020-12-3139 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastInterview: Covering Africa ConstructivelyI was interviewed as part of Constructive Institute's 24-hours Future of Journalism Conference. Africa Rising? Africa Hopeless? No, Africa Being. https://constructiveinstitute.org/2020-12-2730 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastNelson Kwaje: Defy Hate Now - South SudanNelson is the Director of Programmes at #DefyHateNow. More about him here https://defyhatenow.org/our-team/#kenya2020-08-0835 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastAkinyi Ochieng: Towards An Anti-Racist WorkplaceAkinyi Ochieng is a writer and marketer working in the tech and financial services industries. She is based in New York. More here www.akinyiochieng.com Towards An Anti-Racist Workplace: Tools and Strategies to Support Black Employees https://medium.com/age-of-awareness/towards-an-anti-racist-workplace-tools-and-strategies-to-support-black-employees-a83c4f38c9ef2020-06-1817 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDr Richard Ayah: Public Health in times of Covid-19Dr Richard Ayah: Public Health in times of Covid-19 by Dickens Olewe2020-04-2629 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastSimon Allison - Mail & Guardian South Africa: Reporting Covid-19 & publishing on WhatsAppSimon Allison - Mail & Guardian South Africa: Reporting Covid-19 & publishing on WhatsApp by Dickens Olewe2020-04-2325 minThe China Africa ProjectThe China Africa ProjectA Discussion with Ambassador Kuang Weilin on Current Issues in China-Africa RelationsFor much of the past two decades, China’s engagement in Africa has been steady, rather predictable and largely uneventful. That is, until this year. The China-Africa relationship is facing an unprecedented mix of challenges today across a wide range of issues including the burgeoning COVID-19 pandemic on the continent to the crisis in Guangzhou to how Beijing will respond to Africa’s calls for debt relief. Given how quickly events on the ground are changing, it’s really too early to tell how all of this will impact the future course of ties between these two regions. For some perspe...2020-04-211h 05The Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastVerah Okeyo & Esther Nakkazi: Reporting Covid-19 in Kenya and UgandaVerah Okeyo & Esther Nakkazi: Reporting Covid-19 in Kenya and Uganda by Dickens Olewe2020-04-1821 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastAlphonce Shiundu- Africa Check: Coronavirus and misinformation in Africa"#Africa🌍has more than 600 confirmed cases of #COVID19 in 34 countries, compared with 147 cases one week ago. While Africa can learn from the experiences of other countries, the response must be adapted to the context of the continent." - WHO 19.03.20202020-03-1918 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastLydia Matata - Independent Filmmaker, writer and journalist - KenyaLydia Matata is a Kenyan filmmaker and independent journalist.2020-02-1332 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastFrenny Jowi - Journalist & Media consultant - KenyaShe’s a multimedia journalist and trainer who spent four years with the BBC and currently is a media consultant. She has been nominated for 3 Annual Journalism Excellence Awards in Kenya. She has worked in East African, England, and Malaysia. Frenny has been a producer, radio presenter and reporter who has covered a variety of specialities, including technology, the environment, arts and culture, business, and politics. She also is an expert in social media trends and strategy. More here: http://frennyjowi.com/2020-02-0824 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastOdanga Madung - Data journalist at OdipoDev - KenyaOdanga Madung - Data journalist at OdipoDev - Kenya by Dickens Olewe2020-01-2125 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastGuest appearance - China in Africa podcastAmbassador Wu recently sat down with BBC journalist Dickens Olewe for an interview at the embassy in Nairobi. During the interview, they discussed some of the most sensitive issues that confront the China-Kenya relationship today. Dickens joins Eric to provide a bit of background on how he was able to secure the interview and what he thought of Ambassador Wu’s responses to questions about transparency, racism and whether China is engaging in predatory lending in Africa.2019-12-2636 minThe China Africa ProjectThe China Africa ProjectThe Rare News Interview with a Chinese Ambassador in AfricaChinese ambassadors in Africa rarely grant one-on-one interviews with international journalists. But that's starting to change now, particularly as a few Chinese envoys are making themselves more accessible to the press and on social media platforms like Twitter. Two ambassadors are especially noteworthy in this area: Lin Songtian in South Africa and Wu Peng in Kenya. Ambassador Wu recently sat down with BBC journalist Dickens Olewe for an interview at the embassy in Nairobi. During the interview, they discussed some of the most sensitive issues that confront the China-Kenya relationship today. Dickens joins Eric to provide a bit of background...2019-12-1235 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastSpecial podcast episode: Nanjira Sambuli -World Wide Web FoundationNanjira Sambuli is a Kenyan researcher, writer, policy analyst, advocacy strategist and musician. She is currently the Digital Equality Advocacy Manager at the World Wide Web Foundation.2019-12-1229 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastSpecial podcast episode: Ory Okolloh and Nanjala NyabolaSo a couple of weeks ago I tried to bring together three of my favourite Kenyans for a special podcast episode. Well, I managed to get two - Ory Okolloh, a well known commentator on matters Kenya, and Nanjala Nyabola, writer and political analyst. We talked about activism, tech, politics, the media in Africa and much more. It's a really good listen. I also managed to speak to Nanjira Sambuli - my other favourite Kenyan - so watch out for that episode as well.2019-12-121h 22The Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastMutuma Mathiu - Group Editorial Director - Nation Media Group in KenyaI reached out to Mutuma to discuss this article. Though they gang up against it, Kenyan media will thrive https://www.nation.co.ke/oped/opinion/Kenyan-media-will-thrive/440808-5324026-g3p0w8/index.html2019-12-1024 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastAsha Mwilu - Special Projects Editor at Citizen TV in KenyaJournalist, documentary filmmaker, speaker, and media innovator. Asha is the Special Projects Editor at Kenya's leading broadcaster; Citizen Television. More about her https://www.ashamwilu.com/2019-12-0823 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastInterview with China's ambassador to KenyaChina is Kenya's biggest trading partner but the East African country has been borrowing a lot from the Asian giant to fund its infrastructure projects, this has created a lot of concern that Kenya is borrowing beyond its means. I asked China's Ambassador to Kenya, Wu Peng about the funding for the second phase of the Standard Gauge Railway - China's largest funded project in the country- whose viability is being questioned. The interview also covers debt trap diplomacy, funding for the Lamu coal power plant, trade imbalance and more.2019-12-0132 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastBonus Episode: Too Early For Birds -Tom Mboya EditionBonus Episode: Too Early For Birds -Tom Mboya Edition by Dickens Olewe2019-11-1008 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDickens Olewe - Panel at Global Defence of Media Freedom conference in LondonAn expert discussion that addresses the importance of media and communication to development, the roots of the media crisis in developing countries and the impacts on media and society at a country level in the Global South. Chair: Julie Posetti - Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford Speakers: Dickens Olewe, BBC journalist - JSK Journalism Fellow Stanford University Mira Milosevic, Director, Global Forum For Media Development Thomas Hughes, Executive Director, ARTICLE 19 Gwen Lister, Founding Editor, The Namibian2019-07-1340 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastLoic Forget - La Sentinelle in Mauritius - Drone journalism, business model, press freedomLoic Forget - La Sentinelle in Mauritius - Drone journalism, business model, press freedom by Dickens Olewe2019-05-1939 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastBrenda Wambui -Otherwise Podcast - Podcasting in KenyaBrenda Wambui -Otherwise Podcast - Podcasting in Kenya by Dickens Olewe2019-05-1823 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEAC turns 20, Episode 4: The East African CenturyIn November 2019 the East African Community will mark 20 years since the signing of a treaty to re-establish the organisation after it collapsed in 1977. The regional body has six members - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. To assess what the region has achieved, its challenges and what the future holds for it, I spoke with veteran journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo following his special series of articles about the East African Community.2019-03-3131 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEAC turns 20, Episode 3: Regional conflicts and solidarityIn November 2019 the East African Community will mark 20 years since the signing of a treaty to re-establish the organisation after it collapsed in 1977. The regional body has six members - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. To assess what the region has achieved, its challenges and what the future holds for it, I spoke with veteran journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo following his special series of articles about the East African Community.2019-03-3115 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEAC turns 20, Episode 2: Coalition of the willingIn November 2019 the East African Community will mark 20 years since the signing of a treaty to re-establish the organisation after it collapsed in 1977. The regional body has six members - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. To assess what the region has achieved, its challenges and what the future holds for it, I spoke with veteran journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo following his special series of articles about the East African Community.2019-03-3124 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastEAC turns 20, Episode 1: The state of playIn November 2019 the East African Community will mark 20 years since the signing of a treaty to re-establish the organisation after it collapsed in 1977. The regional body has six members - Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and South Sudan. To assess what the region has achieved, its challenges and what the future holds for it, I spoke with veteran journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo following his special series of articles about the East African Community.2019-03-3128 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastVerah Vashti Okeyo - Nation Media Group - Ethnographic JournalismVerah Vashti Okeyo - Nation Media Group - Ethnographic Journalism by Dickens Olewe2019-03-0120 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastDr Kate Wright - Uni of Edinburgh - Who is Reporting Africa Now?Dr Kate Wright - Uni of Edinburgh - Who is Reporting Africa Now? by Dickens Olewe2019-02-2627 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastMusikilu Mojeed - Editor Premium Times - Covering Nigeria electionsMusikilu Mojeed - Editor Premium Times - Covering Nigeria elections by Dickens Olewe2019-01-2618 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastJohn-Allan Namu - Co-founder Africa Uncensored - Reporting the Dusit terror attackJohn-Allan Namu - Co-founder Africa Uncensored - Reporting the Dusit terror attack by Dickens Olewe2019-01-1726 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastYinka Adegoke - Editor Quartz Africa - Breaking into the African media marketJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2124 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastHappi Zengeni - Founder of Business Times in Zimbabwe - 'Print has 20 years'Journalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2112 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastChristine Mungai - Journalist & Nieman Fellow - Journalism is in crisisJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2115 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastJoel Konopo - Co-founder Centre for investigative journalism in Botswana - Satellite journalismJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2117 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastIndra De Lamerolle - Director Jamlab Accelator -News innovation hubs & media schoolsJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2110 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastPeter Cunliffe-Jones - Director Africa Check - The fight against misinformationJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2114 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastChurchill Otieno - Digital Editor Nation Media Group - Legacy vs digital mediaChurchill Otieno - Digital Editor Nation Media Group - Legacy vs digital media by Dickens Olewe2018-12-2120 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastTsedale Lemma - Editor Addis Standard - Reporting in 'new Ethiopia'Journalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2120 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastYusuf Omar - Co-founder Hashtag Our Stories - Mobile journalismJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2117 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastNigel Mugamu - Founder 263Chat - Popular hashtag to media companyNigel Mugamu - Founder 263Chat - Popular hashtag to media company by Dickens Olewe2018-12-2112 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastCatherine Gicheru - Country Lead Code4Kenya - Data journalism and diversity in newsroomsJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2120 minThe Dickens Olewe podcastThe Dickens Olewe podcastJournalism Innovation in Africa - IntroductionJournalism Innovation in Africa.2018-12-2101 minChudi\'s podcastChudi's podcastKenya Election Watch: Former Chief Justice Willy MutungaIn the last of our special podcast series about Kenya's elections this year, Dickens Olewe covers the twists and turns of the process in a rare interview with former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga. He explained his view that a new political party is needed to take the place of the current political elite, and why he would like to chair a commission of inquiry into alleged police brutality.2017-12-2629 minFocus on AfricaFocus on AfricaKenya Election Watch: Former Chief Justice Willy MutungaIn the last of our special podcast series about Kenya's elections this year, Dickens Olewe covers the twists and turns of the process in a rare interview with former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga. He explained his view that a new political party is needed to take the place of the current political elite, and why he would like to chair a commission of inquiry into alleged police brutality.2017-12-2629 minFifth FloorFifth FloorKenya's Election DramaThe Kenyan presidential election took another surprising turn this week. The crisis has seen protests, a shock intervention from the judiciary, and now the surprise withdrawal of the main opposition candidate. Kenyans Esther Kahumbi and Dickens Olewe from BBC Africa share their stand-out moments.Image: Kenya election protests: crowds protesting on streets, watercannons firing jets Credit: YASUYOSHI CHIBA/AFP/Getty Images2017-10-1310 min