John Kioria Kireru
NAIROBI
Summary
Dynamic news anchor and reporter with extensive experience at KBC Channel 1, adept at on-the-spot news coverage and engaging audiences. Proven ability in journalistic writing and critical information analysis, delivering compelling narratives that resonate. Recognized for coordinating live political events and refining content to meet high editorial standards.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
News Anchor/Reporter
KBC Channel 1
NAIROBI
02.2021 - Current
- Hosts prime-time news segment at 9 PM.
- Hosted Family Matters Show.
- Coordinating live political events coverage.
- Facilitated discussions during real-time studio broadcasts.
- Covered events to ensure comprehensive story development.
- Delivered detailed narratives to convey critical insights.
News Editor
Slopes Media
NAIROBI
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided guidance to writers on story development and structure.
- Actively sought out new sources for obtaining information about potential newsworthy events and topics.
- Coordinated with other editors and writers on deadlines and content of articles.
- Ensured all published materials meet company standards in terms of quality control.
News presenter/ Reporter
90.7 Truth fm
01.2012 - 07.2014
- Actively involved in the compiling of different news items ranging from political, human interest and sports
- Covering of press briefings, conferences and invites and compiling stories
- Voicing the stories to provide deep, analytical and critical information to the audience
- Assisting interns in their duties of gathering news and compiling them
- Familiar and proficient in the preparation of news scripts and the production techniques and editing.
- Prepare and assist in the production and airing of news specials, public affairs programs.
- Present news
- Developing and maintaining news sources.
- Objective interviewing, editing, clear and unbiased writing.
- Researching on different areas of coverage
Approved Research
04.2012 - 05.2012
- Analyzed effects of untrained media personalities infiltration in Kenyan media.
Attached Reporter
90.7 Truth fm
08.2011 - 01.2012
- Gathering of news items and compiling of the same, connecting with background information to provide an objective, fair and timely news report.
Writer
Nairobi Aviation Post
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Covered topics such as Nairobi Aviation Students Council politics, campus security, and student challenges.
Education
Diploma - Journalism/Mass Communication
Nairobi Aviation College
01.2012
B -
Kirogo Boys School
01.2008
Kiambuthia Pry School
01.2004
Gachiriro Pry School
01.2003
Skills
- Broadcast reporting
- On-the-spot news coverage
- Journalistic writing
- Content refinement
- Critical information analysis
- Effective audience engagement
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading widely and wildly
- Travelling
- Debates
Other Achievements
- Interviews done with various Cabinet Secretaries and Principal secretaries
- Dec 2024 - Live interview with Deputy Pres. Kithure Kindiki
- June 2023 - Recorded an interview with Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi
- Jan 2023 - Live interview with President William Ruto
- Sept 2022 - Covering the General Elections and swearing -in of the President of Kenya
- 09/01/17, Live Interview with the Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya William Ruto, the focus being on the repeat Presidential elections.
- 08/01/17, All night host of Kenya Decides on KBC TV’s Election Centre.
- 04/01/17, Moderator of the International Forum against human trafficking.
- 11/01/16, Moderator State House Summit on Tourism.
- 04/01/16, Host of the Inter-Ministerial Forum organized by the Government of the Republic of Kenya.
- 07/01/15, Host at DSTV’s event Channel covering every movement of President Barack Obama during his visit to Kenya.
- 06/11/15, 4 hours live analysis alongside financial experts of the Kenya budget process.
- 12/05/14, 3 hours live analysis of the ICC process after the court withdrew charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- 04/09/13, Covered live the swearing in of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
- 03/04/13, Covered the tallying of the presidential results and giving live hourly reports from the Bomas of Kenya.
- 03/04/13, Covered live the voting and speech by Hon, Uhuru Kenyatta.
Timeline
News Anchor/Reporter
KBC Channel 1
02.2021 - Current
News Editor
Slopes Media
12.2018 - 07.2020
Approved Research
04.2012 - 05.2012
News presenter/ Reporter
90.7 Truth fm
01.2012 - 07.2014
Attached Reporter
90.7 Truth fm
08.2011 - 01.2012
Writer
Nairobi Aviation Post
01.2010 - 01.2012
Diploma - Journalism/Mass Communication
Nairobi Aviation College
B -
Kirogo Boys School
Kiambuthia Pry School
Gachiriro Pry School