10+ years of measurable impact across broadcast journalism, strategic L&D, high‑stakes events, and internal communications. Ready for leadership.
View Professional Profile →A dedicated, efficient and enthusiastic professional with cross‑functional experience in communications, L&D, media, PR, and event management.
I am a natural leader who has successfully led training delivery sections, mentored junior staff, chaired inter‑departmental planning meetings, and handed over processes with documented continuity. I thrive in cross‑functional, dynamic teams and consistently add value by bridging gaps between communications, learning, and operations.
My leadership philosophy: I believe leadership is not about a title – it's about creating clarity, empowering others, and driving measurable outcomes. I am actively seeking senior roles where I can lead teams, shape strategy, and build cultures of excellence.
I am ready to step into leadership. My experience as Interim Lead at AKU, chair of MSF EA's End of Year planning, and founder of multiple strategic initiatives proves I can lead, not just execute.
I serve on working groups and committees that shape policy and practice – and I lead strategic projects from conception to handover.
I bring an operational and people-centred perspective to strategic committees:
Why this matters: I don't just implement systems – I help design them from the inside. My voice at the table ensures that policies are practical, people-centred, and aligned with MSF's humanitarian mission.
I have led multiple strategic projects from start to finish, including chairing cross-functional planning teams and documenting processes for seamless handover:
Why this matters: I don't wait for permission to lead. I see a gap, build a solution, and bring others along. And I leave behind documentation so the work doesn't die when I move on.
NETFUND award-winning stories – each one helped secure funding for grassroots environmental innovations.
Esther Tunguta's group of elderly women turned a merry-go-round into a water revolution. My story helped them gain visibility and attract support. Impact: 115 secondary students, 250 primary pupils, and 100 homes now have clean water. Grades improved. Waterborne diseases dropped.
Young people in Eldoret turning waste into wealth. My story highlighted their journey from garbage collection to producing 28 bags of briquettes per batch. Impact: 15 jobs created, KSh 1M in funding, partnerships with USAID and Mercy Corps.
The school converted animal dung into methane for cooking. Impact: 24 tonnes of firewood saved per term, now a demonstration centre visited by schools across East Africa.
As a KTN TV Reporter Intern (Jan–May 2014), I researched, scripted, edited and produced news stories – including field reporting, interviewing sources, and delivering on-camera segments.
KTN News Feature · Produced & reported by Naigha Otieno
KTN News Feature · Produced & reported by Naigha Otieno
KTN Feature Story · Research, scripting, coordination
KTN News: Police arrest 65 aliens in Ruiru · Produced & reported by Naigha Otieno
KTN Friday Briefing · Guest appearance
As Head of Research and Logistics for the nationally-broadcast Outliers show (Jun–Dec 2014), I developed feature stories weekly, conducted research, contacted sources, planned shoots, and assisted the videographer – reaching Kenyan audiences with powerful human-interest stories.
Outliers: Going an extra mile for cancer patients · Research & story development
Outliers: The girl who turned disappointment into opportunity · Research & story development
Joy Divine featured on Outliers · Research & story development
Outliers: Gospel rap & hip-hop – Holy Dave · Research & story development
Outliers: Kompyuta Mashinani – bridging the digital divide · Research & story development
Outliers: Sammy Gitau – from Mathare slum to scholarship winner · Research & story development
Seven scripts for NETFUND's Green Innovation Awards – each one helped raise money for environmental innovations.
A 21-year-old who produced hydro-electric power from bicycle parts. The script moved donors to act.
Mulukhu Women Group: 10 elderly women, 15 boreholes, 15 latrines – water revolution.
George Ngare: From charcoal dust to smokeless briquettes – KES 1,000,000 raised.
Kalondu – Light a Life: 13-year-old studies by kerosene lamp – target KES 545,000.
Measurable outcomes from facilitation, curriculum design, and programme coordination.
Impact: Created a consistent, high-quality welcome for every new hire. Consistently high satisfaction scores.
Led training operations for 4 months. Impact: Seamless execution of training calendar, facilitator coordination, and team mentorship.
Challenge: Patient feedback cited poor communication (rude nurses, unclear explanations). Action: Co-facilitated AIDET framework workshop. Impact: Post-training, staff reported higher confidence; patient complaints about communication reduced.
Content strategy, campaigns & analytics
Strategic social media management across three organisations – developing content calendars, implementing campaigns, and measuring impact.
Social Media Strategy & Leadership
Developed the social media strategy and led a team to implement it. Drafted and managed online and social media communications designed to promote NETFUND's image and values across platforms.
Content Creator & Campaign Manager
Developed social media strategy, content calendar, and overall content for social media. Created festive campaigns, monitored progress using analytical tools, tracked industry trends, and prepared daily/weekly reports for management.
Social Media & Communications Lead
Developed a social media strategy, content calendar, and implemented them. Responsible for public and media relations, event coordination, and in-house communication. Set up campaigns based on business requirements.
Event organisation: Coordinated logistics for internal and external activities including graduations, coaching sessions, and events. Planned and executed engagement activities that fostered stakeholder relationships.