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Anthony Makokha is a Nairobi-based multimedia journalist and digital content specialist with over 15 years of experience across leading African and international media organizations. He has held senior editorial and production roles at the BBC, Nation Media Group, and Standard Group, where he led multimedia teams, drove digital transformation strategies, and delivered high-impact news, feature, and documentary content for broadcast and online audiences. Currently serving as a consultant - Digital Content Management at Switch Media, Makokha specializes in digital storytelling, audience engagement, and content monetization. His work spans video journalism, live streaming, podcast production, and social media strategy, with a strong focus on data-driven content and platform growth. In addition to newsroom leadership, he has worked as a freelance video journalist for Agence France-Presse (AFP) and a communication consultant on projects across Africa, producing documentaries and training media teams. He holds an Executive Master’s in Leadership and Digital Innovation from Aga Khan University and a Bachelor’s degree in Creative Arts, Media & Communications from Moi University. Makokha brings a blend of editorial judgment, technical expertise, and strategic thinking, making him well-suited for global freelance journalism assignments.
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Anthony Makokha is a Nairobi-based journalist and digital media expert with extensive experience in news, documentary production, and political storytelling across leading media houses including BBC Africa, The Standard Group, and Nation Media Group. He specializes in investigative and human-interest storytelling, with a strong focus on issues that shape public discourse in Kenya and across Africa.
His recent work includes the documentary Flames of Silence, a powerful exploration of communities in Kakamega and Homa Bay confronting the devastating impact of unsafe abortion. The film further examines the difficult but critical journeys of reformed perpetrators who have transitioned into advocates working to protect girls and women they once harmed. The project reflects his commitment to nuanced, socially conscious storytelling that gives voice to marginalized communities while interrogating cycles of harm and accountability.
