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Sam Wanjere

Sam Wanjere

Journalist/Reporter/Contributor

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Customer Experience at The Kenya Power | Passionate about the field of Communication

  • Education

    • Kenya College of Accountancy

      1996 - 1997
      Institute of Management of Information Systems (IMIS) Management of Information Systems Diploma

      Studied for a Diploma in Management of Information Systems (IMIS, UK)

    • Upper Hill School

      1990 - 1993
      Kenya National Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Ordinary ("O") Level B-

      Activities and Societies: International Action (Interact), Business Education Club and Scout. House Captain Ordinary Level four-year national high school certificate

    • Presbyterian College

      2000 - 2005
      NOT APPLICABLE Theological Studies Higher Diploma

      Theological Studies: Included Church History, Bookkeeping, Psychology, Counseling

    • Daystar University

      1995 - 1999
      B.A. Communication Degree Print Media

      Activities and Societies: Doulos Leadership Programme, Involvement Magazine Communication (Print Media major, English minor)

  • Experience

    • Kenya Times Media Trust Ltd

      Jan 1998 - Jan 1999
      Journalist/Reporter/Contributor

      Reporter, writer and loose editing/sub-editing duties.

    • Legal Media Ltd

      Oct 1998 - Apr 1999
      Reporter/Journalist

      Reporter and sub-editor

    • KACA

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2002
      Report Analyst

      Interview clients (visitors) and advise them on disposal and handling of their corruption-related complaints. Established the Public Complaints Unit (PCU), now under the Office of the Ombudsman. Shared my knowledge and experience in setting up of the Department of Governance & Ethics (DGE) under the Office of the President.

    • KACC

      Sept 2009 - Oct 2010
      Intelligence Analyst

      Gather information and process it for intelligence and investigative purposes. Analysis of gathered information and value addition. Wider dissemination of gathered information of intelligence value.

    • GoK

      Oct 2010 - Apr 2013
      Public Relations Officer

      Generate content and maintain the website. Originate and edit stories for publication to the wider media. Research on any matters communication. Preparation and drafting of speeches as required. Liaising with external agencies in PR and Protocol.

    • Self Employed

      May 2013 - now
      Freelance Communication Consultant

      ✔︎ Writing✔︎ Editing✔︎ Photography✔︎ Advising on Communication NeedsWORK DONE FOR: Liverpool Supporters Club Kenya (LSCK) and Official Liverpool Supporters Club - Kop Kenya (OLSC)

    • Homes Kenya Magazine

      Mar 2014 - May 2015
      Editor (Issues 50-57)

      ✔︎ Creation of a Flat Plan for each issue. Overall in charge of magazine.✔︎ Identifying writers and assigning responsibilities.✔︎ Talent spotting of new writers.✔︎ Editing, including proofreading, raw copy for publishing.✔︎ Coordinating advertising team for each issue.✔︎ Working with design team on layout.✔︎ Coordinating remuneration of writing resources.✔︎ General communication - scripting, proofreading, drafting, website content management✔︎ Quality control of all written communication within Department✔︎ General research, drafting of speeches, press releases and any other communication material on demand Show less

    • The Kenya Power & Lighting Co. Ltd

      Jun 2015 - now
      Customer Experience Executive

      • Handling all communication requirements regarding solutions made to the organization.• Serving as the interface between the general public and KP teams as per customer requirements.• Integral part of a vibrant, award-winning, social media team.• Advising customers as appropriate.• Proper registration and classification of information received from customers, and dissemination to appropriate channels.• Ensuring proper management and security of information• Preparing requisite correspondence and writing of reports. Show less

    • Huduma Kenya

      Apr 2023 - now
      Customer Experience Executive

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Volunteer Experience

    • First Aid Volunteer

      Issued by St. John Ambulance, Kenya on Jan 1991
      St. John Ambulance, KenyaAssociated with Sam Wanjere