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Being a journalist is rewarding. Besides the byline, one’s role entails informing the public of what’s going on in the community and telling stories about current affairs and persons of influence.
However, being a journalist comes with its adversities as one is tasked with telling a story in a compelling way that appeals to your target audience.
Kenyans.co.ke journalists work round the clock for 365 days to bring you timely news ranging from different categories and in the year 2022, several articles rose to be the cream of the crop.
Here are the top 10 most read stories on the Kenyans.co.ke website:
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati releasing the presidential election results at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
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IEBC Portal: How to Get Final Presidential Results Per Constituency
The story published on the Kenyans website on August 10, 2022, was the most read this year.
The article featured a step by step process of how Kenyans would access Forms 34B to get the final presidential results per constituency on the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) portal.
Constituency returning officers were required to collate Forms 34 A and prepare Form 34B and submit both forms to the presidential returning officer, IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati.
The article garnered over 644,000 pageviews.
What Is He Doing Now? Story of Student Who Scored Highest KCPE Marks Ever
Published on February 18, 2022, the article focused on Marita Nyakundi Calvin, who set a record in the 2003 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination after scoring 482 marks out of 500.
The record has never been broken to date. He was closely followed by Moraa Rose who scored 481 marks.
Surprisingly, the duo emerged from the same school, Busara Forest View Academy based in Nyandarua.
Marita joined Starehe Boys Centre and later in 2010 joined the University of Nairobi (UoN) to pursue a Bachelor of Medicine.
After graduation, he joined the Nairobi Women’s Hospital in August 2021 and began serving as a medical officer.
How to Check and Verify Presidential Results on IEBC Portal
Coming at a time when Kenyans were waiting with bated breath for the presidential results from the IEBC, the article showed a step-by-step procedure of how one can check and verify the results on the commission’s portal in real time.
IEBC, through a portal, allowed Kenyans to access the results on a real-time basis and be able to collate the Forms together and verify if their final results will reflect the final outcome.
The commission affirmed that the move allowed transparency during the entire process.
Where are they Now? Ex-Citizen TV Anchors who Graced Kenyan TV
The article highlighted past Royal Media Services (RMS) TV anchors who transcended the industry and focussed on their current projects.
In particular, the article focused on Terryanne Chebet, Johnson Mwakazi, Julie Gichuru, Janet Mbugua Belinda Obura, Jacque Maribe and Kirigo Ng’arua.
A section of Citizen TV anchors
Citizen TV
Content Kenya Ordered Google to Remove From Internet
The Kenyan government, in January 2022, sought the global technology company, Google, to take down certain content from its online platform.
The reasons based on various reasons ranging from fraud, national security and copyright.
Citizen TV Reporter Nicky Gitonga Offered Job in Govt
The story captivated the audience who were curious about the citizen TV reporter who had been offered a job in government, shortly after the August 9 elections.
Names such as Stephen Letoo, and Chemutai Goin were suggested by the curious audience. However, the article revealed that Nicky Gitonga had been appointed as the Director of Communications and spokesperson for the Kwale County Government.
Number of MPs, Governors & Senators Elected on Azimio, Kenya Kwanza So Far
Aside from the presidential results on the August 9 election, the race for the majority of numbers between the Azimio la Umoja and Kenya Kwanza coalition was a close contest. This involved legislators, Governors and senators in the country.
At the time, Azimio had the majority in the National Assembly, however, 14 members decamped days after the August 9 elections- leading to a dispute over who controls the numbers.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, on October 6, 2022, announced that Kenya Kwanza coalition is the majority party with 179 members while Azimio had 157.
7 Tycoons Behind Famous Nairobi NightClubs
Nairobi is characterised by the hustle and bustle of hardworking Kenyans toiling to earn a living by day, coupled with an exquisite night lifestyle.
For Kenyans who are seeking a thrilling time, it’s hard to miss a popular entertainment joint. The article detailed the tycoons who established popular joints such as Alchemist, Club Laviva, K1 club, Bahama Breeze, B-club, Galileo and Balle Balle club.
Time Citizen TV Anchor Rejected Ksh 10M Mercedes Benz Gift
In the article written on March 8, 2022, it focused on Citizen TV sports anchor Mike Okinyi who turned down a Ksh10 million Mercedes Benz Gift from former MLS star Victor Wanyama.
At the time, Wanyama was playing for Tottenham Hotspur and he took Okinyi through an exclusive tour of the UK. Wanyama noticed how Okinyi was mesmerised by his sleek Mercedes Benz, which he offered to him.
Surprisingly, the Citizen TV anchor, turned down the offer.
KCPE 2017 top candidate Goldalyn Kakuya during a press interview in December, 2017.
Citizen TV
Why Goldalyn Kakuya Did Not Feature Among Top KCSE Candidates
Goldalyn Kakuya made headlines in 2017 for topping the KCPE exams with 455 marks. Four years later, her name was missing in the KCSE results in 2021 announced by former Education CS George Magoha.
Kenyans.co.ke however established that Kakuya did not sit the 2021 KCSE after switching to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) system.
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