2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Janet Kiriswo

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Janet Kiriswo is A Multi-lingual certified professional Journalist (English, Swahili and Native Kalenjin). Holder of a Bachelor`s degree in PR & Communication skills from Moi University, A Diploma in Mass Communication from The Kenya Institute of Mass Communication, (KIMC), with over 15 years active experience in the media industry. She thrives in covering stories matters that touches on Business, Health, community, Culture and Traditional issues and progress, Politics, Interviews and leaderships among others. She poses other skills in Public Relationship, Communication consultant, Radio presentation, broadcasting, visual feature stories, video/voice recording and editing among others. She strongly believes in changing the world through Communication.
Dubbed “a burning flame” by those who have encountered her energy and commitment, Kimtai is the visionary behind FLME—a revolutionary enterprise crafted to empower women to become standout entrepreneurs and impactful investors. Women came to learn about new KCB products for 2025, including farming value addition, opportunities in supplying goods and services to the bank, and how to grow their...
Baringo recently welcomed 363 students’ graduands from the Baringo County Government Scholarship. Even though peace was at the center of the talks, youths were also warned about substance abuse. The launch comes at a time when Baringo County is being governed by youthful a leadership. The Kenya Youth Organisation (KYO) has condemned the current attacks causing high insecurity in Baringo County with...
Toroitich Yegon, CEO iSAHARA Centre Publishers, during a mentorship session at Chemasis Secondary School recently. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.
The review behind the book always makes the reader want to dig in. Being an author is inspired by different things that an individual comes across in life. Different hybrid publishers offer different guides, like exposing more to the genre that you are writing about and offering some mentorship and connections to better your work. Meeting the demands of a book always...
Cover and blurb of What You Have by Haron Suter. DESIGN/Isahara Centre.
The teachers in the school play a big role, while at the same time, the other parents in the society do.  The author points out a scenario where his father had made a deal with one of the priests to have the church sponsor his son’s high school education when he came of age.  This book is a compass meant to...
Patrick Yegon (next to the lady in specs) engaging with students in his mentorship and book tour at GG Rumuruti Boys High School. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.
His inspiration came from reading many story books, laying a strong foundation for his writing talent.  In 2010, Yegon was the second-best student in Mogotio Sub-County, with a score of A- of 79 as his mean grade in his KCSE.  On campus, he would do manual jobs around the community near the university, mainly focusing on agriculture and taking advantage of...
Happy participants follow proceedings during the Tales of the Savannah book launch at Hope Cottages in Marigat, Baringo County. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.
Tales of the Savannah, a collection of short stories published by Isahara Centre, is a publication and production of the sons of the soil from Savannah.  The author is an indigenous storyteller and a renowned social media storyteller. The event was graced by the elite from Savannah: the political class led by Mogotio Member of Parliament Reuben Kiborek, Baringo County speakers,...
 Inscription of the Lake Bogoria Spa and Resort name at the main entrance to the customer care desk in Loboi Location Marigat sub-county, Baringo County. PHOTO/Janet Kiriswo, Scholar Media Africa.
The place is famous for its organized cocktails and themed parties, receptions and beautiful candlelight bush dinners. The vast, well-manicured gardens create a refreshing difference between the inside and outside environment at the facility. The accommodation at the spa includes 27 standard rooms, 36 spacious cottages, 24 junior suites, 6 executive rooms and spacious tents offering a serene camping experience.  This festive...
NGAAF is a semi-autonomous government agency (SAGA) which is in the State Department of Gender Affairs is under the Ministry of Public Service, Youth and Gender Affairs. In Baringo County, never before has a women representative ever launched a project to benefit the county.  First, the various successful groups had to do their applications by detailing the one project they wished...
Baringo journalists have been challenged to do more in terms of covering Baringo County issues, successes, and challenges. The Association has guidance on membership and is looking forward to registering all the journalists interested from Baringo County. The Association's Chairperson is Timothy Chepsoi, a Kass FM journalist, assisted by the Vice Chairperson Alex Muindi, a journalist at Touch Media, and the...
Parents brag about whose son has paid the biggest dowry in terms of cattle.  People in the region are used to gaining pride amongst their peers over the number of cattle one steals. Banditry has increased now due to school closures. Baringo’s courageous Women Representative, Florence Jematia, has disclosed why the ongoing insecurities experienced in regions of Baringo county are yet to...