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Collins Liberty Adede is a seasoned journalist with 14 years of experience in mainstream media, currently based in Mombasa, Kenya. His reporting primarily focuses on Health, Environment, Women and Youth empowerment Agriculture and Security issues within the country, with a particular emphasis on terrorism threats and the corresponding government responses. Adede's work involves in-depth coverage of the above mentioned areas delivered in English and Kiswahili languages. Adede's journalism is characterized by his tenacity and adaptability, as he frequently communicates critical statements from key figures and institutions. His reports often detail enhanced security measures and the ongoing challenges posed by extremist groups like al-Shabaab, notably in vulnerable regions such as Lamu. In his professional approach, Adede identifies with the Belbin team roles, seeing himself as a "team worker" who is cooperative, perceptive, and diplomatic. He also embodies the "Plant" role through his creativity and problem-solving capabilities, and as a "Completer Finisher," he is dedicated to delivering polished and perfected work. This combination of roles underpins his commitment to providing comprehensive and insightful journalism in the field of security and terrorism.
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Ethiopia a land locked Eastern African country had begun using the newly constructed Lamu Port in Kenya for its export and import as it aims to take care of its growing population and economy. Lamu Port a LAPSET project is a strategic infrastructure to serve Ethiopia, Uganda na South Sudan. These countries will be linked by road from Lamu to Isiolo in Northern Kenya. This Port will be complimented by an international Airport to be constructed in Lamu.
Stand up and Vox Pop on Ramadhan 2024
Cervical cancer is one of the four types of cancer bedeviling sub saharan women. As the world conducts cervical cancer awareness month, doctors say is curable if detected early. Together with my colleague Amina Chombo we followed up on Jeniffer Mwema a Cervical cancer Survivor in this Swahili piece on VOA Swahili.
Kenya: Parent Describes the Condition of His Daughter Who Had a Hole in Her Heart
A girl from northern Kenya traveled to Mombasa for medical treatment and has now recovered. Her father describes the situation before she received treatment for her heart condition.
European Embassies Issue Warning on Terrorist Attack Threat in Kenya
European embassies from France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the UK have issued warnings to their citizens about a potential terrorist attack in Nairobi, advising avoidance of entertainment spots and crowds. The UK specifically warned against non-essential travel to certain areas. Kenyan Police spokesperson Bruno Shioso assured enhanced patrols, and President Uhuru Kenyatta met with police commanders and county commissioners to discuss national security. Earlier in the week, Interior Security Minister Fred Matiang'i discussed the threat of Al-Shabaab, following an attack in Lamu where five officials, including a mobile court magistrate, were targeted by the group. This year, Al-Shabaab attacks have resulted in approximately 15 deaths, with 10 suspects detained.
Kenya is working towards reinstating its forest cover. Targeted place, Aberdare Ranges forest - one of Kenyas water towers. With my colleague Amina Chombo we followed how NGO's like WWF Kenya are working with the communities to achieve the Bonn challenge
Early pregnancies among young girls remains a huge cause school drop out in rural Kenya. This story is based in Western Kenya where Binti Care a private organization is reaching afflicted girls and gets them back to school/ vocational colleges.
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