5 Journalism Jobs in Western Kenya — Updated Today

Journalism and media professionals shape Kenya’s public discourse across print, broadcast, and digital platforms. Reporters, editors, broadcast journalists, photojournalists, and content producers are recruited by media houses, NGOs, government agencies, and digital publishers. Nation Media Group, Standard Media, Royal Media Services, and KBC are major employers. Digital journalism, podcast production, and data journalism are emerging growth areas. Western Kenya is an agricultural region known for sugarcane, maize, and tea production. The region’s urban centers — Kakamega and Bungoma — are growing rapidly, with county governments and universities driving formal employment alongside agribusiness. Kompeaa lists Journalism jobs from every major employer across Western Kenya, updated today. Whether you are based in one of the region’s main cities or a smaller town, you will find verified Journalism vacancies from local and national employers on this page. Salaries for Journalism professionals in Kenya range from KES 30,000 – 150,000/month, depending on experience, qualifications, and employer type. Key skills sought by employers include: Reporting, Editing, Broadcast Media, Photojournalism, Media Law, Social Media, Investigative Journalism.