1. PROFILE:
 P.O. Box 75642-00200 Nairobi, Kenya
 Phone: +254 732 296 662
 E-mail: WAIHIGAMUTURI@GMAIL.COM
W A I H I G A K . M U T U R I
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Citizenship: Kenyan
Marital status: Single
Date of birth: 21
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August, 1987
WORK EXPERIENCE
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 I am interested in working across the full spectrum of Broadcast and Print Media in Kenya, as a
journalist, script-writer and editor.
Documentation of Humanitarian issues, Lifestyle and Culture is my key area of expertise.
 Over this year, 2013:
- Participant writer in A.W.A.R.D. (African Women in Research and Development) 2012. A
foundation supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID), the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA),
and the Agropolis foundation.
- Freelance article writer and sub-editor for Commercial Bank of Africa’s private clientele
magazine.
- Main content writer and creator of the Kiambu County Website.
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- Main Content writer and creator for Say Cheese Writers.
- Digital Content creator and writer for Sema toastmasters International: a branch of the
Toastmasters International.
- Participated in Wren media’s “Future Agricultures 2013 African media competition”.
- I’ve been part of pioneering team for the first ever National Christian Presidential Debate. As
a planner/programme arrangement, script-writer and social network supervisor.

2. - Pioneered the first social network platforms for Trans World Radio, a global Christian N.G.O.
Station with one of its bases in Nairobi.
- Worked as a Tallying Clerk and stand-in presenter for Mr. Johnstone Mwakazi of Royal Media
Services during their “Ballot 2013” feature.
 In 2012, I featured in several main-stream Radio production jingles and voice-overs under
Radio Africa and Trans World Radio. Also scripting and arrangement.
 From November 2012 – Present I’ve worked as a freelancer at Trans World Radio in both the
Production and Marketing departments and I’ve thus far gained an opportunity and experience
in Live and pre-recorded:
 New Program Development.
 Interviewing.
 Scripting and/or Writing.
 Public Relations.
 Co-editing.
 Marketing and Sales.
 Resource Mobilization.
 Worked (Journal, script and edit) on a self-titled documentary project. Addressing the plight
faced by HIV/AIDS victims.
 In 2010, I featured on M.N.E.T’s Africa Rising Show as a Guest contributor.
 December 2010 – Present
I’ve worked as a Freelance Co- Publisher of Executive Coffee Table Books Trilogy for Footprints
Press Ltd. and gained a first-hand opportunity and experience in one-on-one:
 Interviewing.
 Writing.
 Co-authoring.
 Co-editing.
I’ve had a chance to professionally interview, document and autobiograph the likes of:
 Mr. Tito Alai – Global Marketer.
 Mrs. Nana Muli – Philanthropist.
 Mr. Ahmed Abdul Nassir – Lawyer.
 Mr. Isaac Awoundo – CEO of CBA Bank.
 Mr. Dedan Mathenge a.k.a. Nameless – Musician.
 Mr, Charles Rubia – First African Mayor of Nairobi.
 Prof. Shem Adholla – Board member of Equity Bank.
 Mr. Albert Ekirapa – Previous Head of Nation Media Group.

3.  Mrs. Norma Florentina Kanja – Mother of Muhoho Kenyatta.
 Mrs. Dolat Hussein Premji – Humanitarian and Philanthropist.
 Mr. Lady Justice Effie Owour – High Court Judge and Chairperson.
 Mr. Wahome Muchiri – Chief Executive Officer of Deacons Kenya Limited.
 The Late Hon. Martin Shikuku – Second liberation hero and veteran politician.
 Mrs Zipporah Kittoney – Former Minister and Maendeleo ya Wanawake chairperson.
CAREER OBJECTIVE
I'm passionate about: "Turning ideas into Reality", by Creating innovative solutions
for Creative needs.
SKILLS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Communication
 Participated in simulation exercises as a HIV/AIDS Counsellor and trainer and as a
Toastmaster with Toastmaster’s International program.
 Working on various team projects during my service with Red Cross Society has involved
different roles which have developed negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
 Excellent communication skills gained from giving presentations at seminars and public-
speaking fora.
 Diversity in that I can speak a number of languages both local and international.
Team Work
 Successful course work was dependent upon participation and motivation of syndicated
project groups;
 Experience of working within a team-based culture involved planning, organization, co-
ordination and commitment.
Excellent writing skills
 Some of the duties as an intern at Centre for Leadership Africa involved writing extensive
reports on various social and political issues.
 Maintain a social Christian blog in which I post short spiritual essays.
 Participate in interviewing, writing, co-authoring and editing an executive trilogy coffee-
book about the most successful men, women and elders in Kenya.
Problem Solving
 Development of strong analytic and diagnostic skills as part of diploma course;
 Working as a Project Co-coordinator and facilitator at Integrity Forex Investments Ltd.
taught me to come up with prompt solutions to problems in a calm and efficient manner,
and to make independent decisions.
Computing
 Studied Computer Operations and other computer packages and achieved distinctions.
 Well versed with the Internet as well.
 The practical experience with Mvera Wireless Ltd. gave me good exposure on networking
and Wi-Fi systems.

4. Languages
Fluent in English, Kiswahili. Elementary level Spanish-speaker and currently pursuing skills in
Sign language.
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
 Volunteering & Philanthropy – Gentleman’s Worship.
- Part of Church Counselling Team.
- Mathare Slums with AIDS victims.
- Victorious Youth Group in Kibera.
- Music training & ministry in Churches.
- Gibson’s School of the disabled in Karen.
- Kenya Red Cross Youth Member and Team Leader.
- Vice-Chairman in helping to fundraise for Tumaini
Children’s home.
 Learning, Travelling, Art (in its totality) and Fitness sports.
HOBBIES
Reading, Writing, Listening to Music, Singing, Poetry, Cooking and Swimming.

5. REFERENCES
Pastor Patrick Kuchio,
C.I.T.A.M.Missions Coordinator,
Tel.: +254722-964-367 or
Fax: 2722418
P.O. BOX 42254-00100
Valley Road, Nairobi Kenya.
e-mail: pkuchio@citam.org
Lucy Wachira Mwangi,
Press Team, Footprints Press.
Tel.: +254-705-249440
P.O. BOX 103614-00101
Garden Meadows, Garden Estate Road,
Nairobi Kenya.
e-mail: lucymwangi@footprints.com
Mrs. Tish Ndami,
Head of Marketing, Trans World Radio,
Tel.: +254-721-523503
P.O. BOX 21514 00505
Off Ngong Road, Kamburu Drive,
Nairobi Kenya.
e-mail: tndami@twr.co.ke