Jackson Okata

Jackson Okata

Jackson Okata is a Kenyan based freelance journalist

He has over seven years experience in broadcast and online journalism. He specializes in political, human interest, environment and investigative stories.He previously worked for the Kenya News agency, Sauti Radio, MBCI radio, Fahari radio, Hivisasa.com, News24kenya and the Kenya Free press.

Is Kenya’s major opposition on the verge of split?

Is Kenya’s major opposition on the verge of split?

As Kenya prepares to hold its general elections on August 8, political temperatures and tensions are on the rise in the country, something that is common and normal during political campaigns in East Africa. Political parties and coalitions are not taking any chances as they prepare for a political showdown…

Jackson Okata

Jackson Okata is a Kenyan based freelance journalist

Kenyan doctors in new tussle with government days after ending strike

Kenyan doctors in new tussle with government days after ending strike

NAIROBI — The tussle between Kenyan medical practitioners and the government seems to be far from over, days after the Kenya medical practitioners, pharmacists and dentists union (KMPDU) called off a nationwide strike that had lasted for 100 days. Even after an agreement had been reached between the national government,…

Jackson Okata is a Kenyan based freelance journalist