KENYAN journalist Rukia Bulle has been named the winner of the 2024 BBC News Komla Dumor Award.
Currently a journalist for Nation Media Group, Rukia has covered a wide range of national events and news features across Kenya, and specialises in human interest stories and news features. She has also successfully built a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and informative content on the life of a journalist.
As part of the award, Rukia will spend three months working with BBC News teams across television, radio and online in London, gaining valuable experience, mentorship and other opportunities.
The Komla Dumor Award has several successful alumni including: Waihiga Mwaura, now Lead Presenter for BBC News’ flagship news show, Focus on Africa; Nancy Kacungira, a presenter for BBC News; Victoria
Rubadiri, host of CNN International’s series Connecting Africa; and Solomon Serwanjja, Executive Director of the African Institute for Investigative Journalism. The latest winner, Paa Kwesi Asare from Ghana, is a journalist and anchor at Ghanaian broadcaster TV3.
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