Jane Chemutai Goin

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Jane Chemutai Goin is a former Kenyan journalist who worked as television reporter at Citizen TV. [1] She reported mainly on areas politics and current affairs. She currently works at Kenya's parliament in the National Assembly.

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Life and career

Chemutai started as an intern at Kenya Television Network (KTN) where she became interested in political reporting. [1] She then joined Capital FM as a reporter, and also worked for Media Max as a political reporter at K24 TV, before becoming a reporter for Citizen TV. [2]

She has published news stories for Citizen TV's news portal, focusing on political and health news.

Awards

Presidential Awards On 1 June 2020 (Madaraka Day), Chemutai was among the journalists given a state commendation in helping the country and creating awareness regarding the coronavirus disease. The award, known as "Uzalendo Award" was given by President Uhuru Kenyatta while addressing the nation. He acknowledged Chemutai among the ten journalists who had spearheaded and exhibited great efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Chemutai, Goin. "Chemutai Goin". royalmedia.co.ke. royal media. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  2. Reporter, B. T. (2 November 2018). "Blow to K24 as political reporters join Citizen TV". Business Today Kenya. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
  3. Chemutai, Goin. "Uzalendo award" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2021.