Nation Media Group reporter and TikTok experience Rukia Bulle is the winner of the 2024 distinguished BBC Komal Dumor Award. The 26-year-old ends up being the 3rd Kenyan and ninth invoice of the Award considering that its facility in 2015 in honor of the late Dumor, a Ghanian reporter and BBC speaker who dropped dead aged 41, in 2014. Dumor had actually ended up being the face of Africa and the voice of Africa– a brand-new young, resourceful, worldwide linked, enthusiastic Africa, with a can-do mindset. When pioneering the launch of Africa Business Report on BBC World News, he set out to challenge the stereotyped view of Africa. He was enthusiastic about informing the story of how the continent was altering, of quick financial development and technological advances. Till his death, he had actually worked relentlessly to bring a more nuanced story of Africa to the world, representing a positive, smart, and entrepreneurial side. “The judges were impressed by Bulle’s strength and capability to manage tough stories, her concentrate on highlighting under-represented voices, and her strong on-air existence,” stated BBC while making the statement. A multimedia reporter, Rukia works as a press reporter for NTV, concentrating on news and human interest stories. She likewise composes for the Daily Nation and Nation. Africa. Ms. Bulle has actually likewise effectively constructed a strong following on TikTok through her relatable and helpful material on the life of a reporter under the tagline A Day in the Life of a Journalist where she offers insights into her everyday errands as a reporter. Her TikTok account has actually up until now grown drawing in over 87,000 fans. As the 2024 invoice of the Awards and according to custom, Rukia will relocate to BBC’s head office in London, and hang around dealing with the BBC News group throughout tv, radio, and online platforms. “The Kenyan reporter will invest 3 months dealing with BBC News groups throughout tv, radio, and online in London. She will likewise get training and be mentored by leading BBC reporters. As part of the positioning, Bulle will take a trip to a nation in Africa to report on a story that will be transmitted to the BBC’s worldwide audiences,” stated Tarik Kafala, acting director of the BBC World Service. Responding to the award, a thrilled Rukia who wished to be an attorney however who’s presently pursuing a Masters’s Degree in International Relations informed Nairobi News the award implied even it acknowledges her efforts in providing the voiceless a voice. “At initially, I wished to be an attorney. I believe that comes from my enthusiasm for justice and equality. For some factor, law didn’t exercise and I believed journalism was sort of close. I wish to hold individuals in power responsible, enhance other’s voices, and make a distinction in society,” Ms Bulle states. Previous award receivers are Paa Kwesi Asare, Dingindaba Jonah Buyoya, Victoria Rubadiri, Solomon Serwanjja, Waihiga Mwaura, Amina Yuguda, Didi Akinyelure, and Nancy Kacungira, the inaugural winner.
TikTok Journalist to relocate to London after winning presitigious BBC Award
