Cynthia Irandu
@cynthiairandu
Senior communications and journalism professional driving media, visibility, and content strategy.
KenyaWhat I'm looking for
I’m a Senior Communications and Journalism professional with 8+ years of experience spanning strategic communications, media relations, development communication, and public relations. I’ve worked across NGOs, international organizations, government institutions, and media houses—translating complex programme goals into clear stories that earn attention and trust.
Most recently, I led communication strategies and visibility campaigns for programmes involving UNEP, AUDA-NEPAD, WWF, and CIFOR, coordinating events, logistics, budgeting, and media engagement. Earlier, I managed editorial operations as a Senior Editor & Writer at Kenya Free Press, supported broadcast production and executive coordination at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation, and supervised over 100 junior team leaders while strengthening advertising campaigns at Businessclaud.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Programme Officer
Environmental Africa Trust
Dec 2024 - Dec 2025 (1 year)
Led communication strategies and visibility campaigns for programmes involving UNEP, AUDA-NEPAD, WWF, and CIFOR. Coordinated events, logistics, budgeting, and media engagement.
Radio News Writer
Kikao Radio/Streamify Radio
Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (3 months)
Produced English and Kiswahili news scripts and conducted investigative research.
Senior Editor & Writer
Kenya Free Press
Oct 2020 - Dec 2024 (4 years 2 months)
Managed editorial operations, publishing schedules, and content quality.
TV Producer & Executive PA
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation
Jul 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 5 months)
Managed executive calendars, travel logistics, and provided TV production support.
Products Team Lead & Ads
Businessclaud
Feb 2022 - May 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Supervised over 100 junior team leaders and supported advertising campaigns.
Part-Time Writer
Scholar Media Africa
May 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)
Worked as a part-time writer.
Commercial Model
City Models Africa
Worked as a commercial model for City Models Africa.
Editorial TV Intern
Citizen TV Kenya
Worked as an editorial TV intern at Citizen TV Kenya.
Assistant Logistics Lead
Miss Tourism Kenya
Served as Assistant Logistics Lead for Miss Tourism Kenya.
Editorial Intern
CNBC Africa
Worked as an editorial intern at CNBC Africa.
Editor-in-Chief
Crystal Beryl Media
Served as Editor-in-Chief at Crystal Beryl Media.
Communication Intern
World Bank Group
Worked as a communication intern for the World Bank Group.
Digital Journalism Intern
Kenya Free Press
Worked as a digital journalism intern at Kenya Free Press.
Assistant Supervisor/Cashier
Emma Café
Worked as an Assistant Supervisor/Cashier at Emma Café.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of the People
Associate Degree, Health Science
Associate degree in Health Science at University of the People (ongoing).
University of Salford
Master of Science, International Business with Law
M.Sc. in International Business with Law at the University of Salford (ongoing).
University of Nairobi
Master of Arts, Communication Studies
M.A. in Communication Studies at the University of Nairobi (2025).
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Media Studies
B.A. in Journalism & Media Studies at the University of Nairobi (2019).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
KenyaAuthorized to work in
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