Special Recognition Shisia Wasilwa Nairobi Kenya
SJA Media & Literary Award
Shisia Wasilwa is a highly accomplished and goal-driven multimedia journalist and communications professional with an impressive track record spanning over 20 years in prominent media organizations.
Currently, he holds the position of Program Editor at Standard Group, a media conglomerate that owns Kenya Television Network, Standard Newspaper, and Radio Maisha.
Shisia’s rich career has seen him contribute his talents to several distinguished media houses, including Royal Media Corporation, where he held various roles such as News Anchor, Television News Producer, News Editor, and Radio Producer for Radio Citizen. He has also made significant contributions on an international level, working with China Radio International based in Beijing, China.
In addition to his broadcasting skills, Shisia is an accomplished writer with three Swahili novels to his credit. Notably, his novel “Dunia Tambara Bovu” has received approval from the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and is being utilised in both Kenya and Rwanda.
His other novels, “Kengeza la Jasiri” and “Makovu ya Uhai” (a Mabati Cornell Nominee), have also garnered acclaim. Shisia has lent his editorial talents to numerous Swahili books, including the editing of renowned writer Ken Walibora’s novel “Ndoto Ya Almasi” and a guide for Said. A. Mohammed’s novel “Utengano.”
Shisia is a certified media trainer accredited by the Media Council of Kenya.
