Ben Ochieng Ogodo
Ben Ochieng Ogodo was a prominent Kenyan journalist and former editor at The Standard, renowned for his pivotal role in science journalism across Africa. With a career spanning over two decades, he dedicated his life to uncovering and reporting on critical issues such as climate change, health, and development. Ogodo was recognized for his excellence in journalism, receiving the prestigious Reuters-IUCN Media Award for Environmental Reporting in 2008, and serving on the Executive Board of the World Federation of Science Journalists until 2023. His sudden passing at the age of 53 in Nairobi shocked many, as he had been actively engaging with friends just hours before his death.
Born on Jan 01, 1970 (55 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | 2 | 9.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 73,358 | $106,000 | 145$ |
| Totals | 2 | 53,771,296 | 73,358 | $106,000 | 145$ |
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Kenya:
Ben Ochieng Ogodo was a towering figure in science journalism and a mentor to many young reporters.
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Kenya:
Ben Ochieng Ogodo was a towering figure in the African journalism landscape and dedicated his life to telling important science stories.
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