Idah Waringa

Idah Waringa is a multimedia journalist, presenter, and documentary maker born in Nairobi, Kenya.[1]

Idah Waringa in the studio
Idah Waringa
Idah Waringa with British boxer, Tony Bellew
Born
Nairobi, Kenya
NationalityKenyan
EducationKianda School, United States International University Africa
Occupation(s)Multimedia journalist, Presenter, Documentary maker
EmployerCGTN HQ
Known forInvestigative journalism, Documentaries, Hosting
Notable work"The Football Con" (Documentary)
Awards
  • 2019 Excellence Award For Young African Journalists in Sports
  • 2020 AIPS Awards - Investigative Reporting (shared with Jeff Kinyanjui)

Biography

Waringa received her education at Kianda School in Nairobi, Kenya and pursued further studies at United States International University Africa.[2][3][4][5]

Career

Waringa is presently stationed in Beijing, where she holds the position of News Editor, responsible for covering current affairs at CGTN HQ.

Her career journey includes tenures at Radio Africa Group Limited and the Nation Media Group (NMG) in Nairobi.[6]

She is a contributor to Al Jazeera English, and she serves as a correspondent for the Planet Sport Football Africa show. She has made appearances on the Premier League Productions show "Headline Makers" and has contributed to the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).[7][8][9]

In 2020, She produced an investigative documentary named "The Football Con," which aimed to reveal instances of match-fixing in Kenya. This documentary received recognition from the Global Investigative Journalists Network Africa chapter.

Furthermore, Waringa also played a hosting role in significant events. She was involved in launching the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on DSTV and conducted a tour featuring Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke.

Awards and honours

One of Waringa's documentaries, "The Football Con," garnered international acclaim at the 2020 International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Awards in Vigevano, Italy. The documentary received a special category award for investigative reporting, sharing the recognition with colleague Jeff Kinyanjui.[10][11][12][13][14]

Additionally, Waringa was listed as one of the Top 100 Kenyans in 2020.[15]

She achieved the 2019 Excellence Award For Young African Journalists in Sports, bestowed by the Government of Egypt & African Youth Bureau.[16][17][18]

Interviews

Waringa has conducted interviews with prominent sporting figures, including FIFA Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldinho, Manchester United treble-winning sportsman Dwight Yorke, and former English National footballer Theo Walcott.[19][20][21] She has also held discussions with American double Olympic gold medalist, USADA Chairman, and World Laureus President, Edwin Moses.[22][23][24]

References
  1. "AIPS Sport Media Awards: Top 10 Ranking AFRICA". AIPS Sport Media Awards. AIPS. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  2. "Idah Waringa". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  3. "NTV Presenters Star in Heart-Warming Video for Kenyans". Kenyans. Kenyans. April 21, 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  4. "Idah Waringa". Daily Nation. Daily Nation. 16 March 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  5. Mabuka, Dennis. "'Proud of Victor Wanyama!' – Kenyans react as Harambee Stars captain shines for Tottenham". Goal. Cardell Media. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  6. Acakoro, Acakoro. "Home". Acakoro Football Academy. Acakoro Football Academy. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  7. Mutwiri, Mutuota. "Kenyans mock Tanzanians after Stars sink Taifa in Afcon". Standard Media. Standard Media. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  8. Apple, Apple. "Apple". Planet Sport Football Africa. Apple. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  9. Sport, Planet. "22 Jul: Egyptian Dream - Review of AFCON 2019". Stitcher. Stitcher. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
  10. "AIPS Sport Media Awards: Dina-Asher Smith vince il premio per il miglior articolo". Gamefox News. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  11. "AIPS SPORT MEDIA AWARDS 2020: INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING SCORES THREE AGAINST MATCH FIXING". AIPS Sports Media Awards. March 22, 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
  12. "La storia incontra il digitale: gli AIPS Awards proclamano i vincitori con un messaggio di speranza dal Castello rinascimentale di Vigevano". Vigevano24. 23 March 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  13. "NTV's Idah Waringa & former NMG journalist Jeff Kinyanjui feted internationally". Youtube. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  14. "Africa's best: NMG Sports desk leads continent in annual sports awards". Nairobi News. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  15. "Top 100 Kenyans 2020". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 10 May 2021.
  16. "Idah Waringa: Popular Anchor Shaking Up Male-Dominated Sports Field". Viral Tea Ke. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  17. "I Always Seek to Represent Africa: Idah Waringa". See News. 14 November 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  18. "I Egyptian Govt Handpicks Kenyan Journalist for Top Award". Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 19 May 2021.
  19. "Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho talks to Idah Waringa". NTV Kenya. NTV Kenya. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  20. "EXCLUSIVE: One on one with Manchester United Legend Dwight Yorke". NTV Kenya. NTV Kenya. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  21. "Theo Walcott talks to Idah Waringa about Kariobangi Sharks vs. Everton match". NTV Kenya. NTV Kenya. Retrieved 1 May 2020.
  22. "Olympic glory despite cold war, boycott and uncertainty". AIPS Magazine. AIPS Magazine. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  23. "#TheFootballCon Matchfixing in Kenya". Youtube. NTV Kenya. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
  24. "Matchfixing in Kenya: NTV Exposé Shows Rot in Kenyan Football". Kenyans.co.ke. Kenyans.co.ke. Retrieved 6 May 2020.
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