2012 Storyfest finalists announced

Internews thanks all the journalists who participated in Storyfest this year.  After many hours of deliberations, the highly esteemed judging panel of chief judge Joseph Warungu formerly of the BBC, Sandra Ndonye media consultant, Ng’anga Mbugua Chief sub-editor Nation daily, Rob Jillo Special reports editor Capital FM & Christine Nguku media consultant formerly of KTN, finally revealed the most compelling storytellers.

The judges received technical support for the Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) category from Vincent Odiara of Nyanza Reproductive Health Services (NRHS). Internews congratulates all the nominees.

1. Best TV Story
   Rose Wangui, NTV
   Ann Soy, KTN
   Irene Choge, NTV
   
   
2. Best Print Story
   Trudy Mbaluku, The people
   Dann Okoth, Standard Media
   Joy Wanja, Nation Media Group  
   
   
3. Best online story
   Mugambi Mutegi, Business Daily
   Judy Kaberia, Capital fm
   Judy Kaberia & Muthoni Njuki,  Capital FM
   
   
4. Best Community radio story
   Thomas Bwire, Pamoja FM
   Musa Lakanet,   Ol Toilolemaa
   Calistus Okumu, Bulala fm   
   
   
5. Best Story on Voluntary Medical Male Circumcision (VMMC) Story
   Okusa Ouko,  NTV
   Marie Yambo,  KBC
   Saida Swaleh, KTN
   
   
6. Best Long form/ Documentary story
   Ann Soy, KTN

The awards ceremony will take place on the 24^th of August in Hotel Bontana Nakuru from 6pm.

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