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Charles Onyango-Obbo

Journalist

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The EastAfrican, NationAfrica, Zawya, The Citizen Newspaper

Preston's Summary

Charles Onyango-Obbo is a journalist at various esteemed outlets including Radio Africa Group and Bloomberg News. He specializes in regional interest and world news, with a focus on global supply chain management, customs and trade compliance, and the intersection of culture and society. Charles is featured in prominent publications such as Monitor Publications Limited and The EastAfrican, and he also curates content for The Wall of Great Africans and hosts the Bad Natives podcast.

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Geo Focus

Coverage Attributes:

Beta
Opinion: 32 %
Informative: 31 %
Reviews: 8 %
Data Driven: 8 %
Evolving Stories: 3 %

Themes Covered:

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Most Recent Topics:

  • Energy Policy & Regulation
  • Energy Sustainability
  • Energy Trading
  • Renewable Energy
  • Renewable Energy

Pitching Insights

Charles Onyango-Obbo’s coverage primarily focuses on government and politics in East Africa, with a significant emphasis on evolving stories and government announcements. He is likely to be most receptive to pitches that provide unique insights or expert commentary related to political developments, particularly within the East African region.

Additionally, Charles covers topics related to culture & society and world affairs. Therefore, pitches offering perspectives on cultural shifts in the region or global events impacting East Africa may also resonate well with him.

Given his focus on specific countries such as Uganda and Kenya, sources who can offer localized expertise or insights into regional politics would be particularly relevant for potential outreach.

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Articles

The Citizen Newspaper

Distant wars and Ruto's battle at home

Distant wars and Ruto's battle at home

By: Charles Onyango-Obbo

Kenya saw protests across the country on May 19 driven by anger over steep fuel-price increases linked to the Persian Gulf crisis and disruption of oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, which have sharply raised transport fares and the cost of basic goods.

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