Henry Okurut
Senior Reporter
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)
Uganda
318
Entries
200000
People Reached
18
Winners
About IGAD Media Awards 2024
The 2nd Edition of the IGAD Media Awards successfully concluded in 2024, reaffirming our commitment to celebrating excellence in journalism and media production across the Horn of Africa.
Themed “Narratives of Hope: Inspiring Peaceful, Secure, and Inclusive Futures,” the 2024 Awards focused on the critical topic of Peace and Security. Journalists, storytellers, and media professionals from across the IGAD region submitted outstanding work that explored the complexities of conflict, peacebuilding, and inclusive governance through ethical reporting and impactful storytelling.
We thank all participants, winners, and partners who made the 2024 edition a remarkable success. The stories submitted continue to inspire regional dialogue, promote understanding, and contribute to a more peaceful and secure IGAD region.
Stay tuned as we embark on the next chapter—the IGAD Media Awards 2025, focusing on climate action and resilience.
2024 Winners
Lillian Nzisa Muli
Senior Reporter
Kenya
Nambi Catherine
Journalist
Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC)
Uganda
Mamer Abraham
Freelance Journalist
VOA South Sudan
South Sudan
Salma Abdulaziz
Investigative Reporter
Somali National Television (SNTV)
Sudan
Girmachew Tsigey
Senior Reporter
Journalist, Columnist, and Activis
Ethiopia
Richard Sultan
Journalist
South Sudan
Ikhlass Nimer
Journalist, Columnist, and Activist
Sudan
Denish Ochieng
Investigative Photojournalist
The Standard Media KE
KENYA
Guirreh Moumin
Head of Photographers
La Nation
DJIBOUTI
Cabdirashid Nur
Climate Advocate and Communication/Media Expert
GOOBJOOG
Somalia
Misikr Awel
Assistant Producer
Ethiopian Broadcasting Corporation (EBC)
Ethiopia
Anita Soina
Climate Change Advocate and
Digital Sustainability Influencer
KENYA
Fahima Mohamed
Gender Activist
La Nation
DJIBOUTI
Gloria Laker
Peace Journalist
News In East Africa
Uganda
Sharon Barang’a
Education Journalist
TV47 Kenya
Kenya
Mohamed Shil
Veteran Journalist
HornAfrik Radio and Television
Somalia
Macharia Gaitho
Columnist and Political Analyst
Nation Media Group
Kenya
For more details
Email: mediaawards@igad.int
