Three Nation Media Group journalists have received continental awards for their reporting on development issues in Africa. Michael Mosota, Eunice Kilonzo and Verah Okeyo were among 16 journalists recognised at the inaugural Zimeo Excellence in Media Awards by the African Media Initiative held Thursday evening in Johannesburg, South Africa. Mr Mosota and Ms Kilonzo received a…
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