Who We Are
Kelele254 is Kenya’s fast-growing digital news platform, dedicated to delivering breaking news, in-depth analysis, and engaging stories from Kenya, East Africa, and the wider world.
Our name says it all — Kelele, Swahili for noise and energy, paired with 254, Kenya’s international dialling code. We are the voice of a bold, digitally-connected Kenya.
Our Mission
To inform, engage, and empower Kenyans at home and in the diaspora with accurate, timely, and relevant news — delivered in a format built for the mobile generation.
What We Cover
- 🗳️ Politics — Government, elections, and policy
- 🎬 Entertainment — Celebrities, music, movies, and pop culture
- 💼 Business — Economy, markets, and entrepreneurship
- ⚽ Sports — Football, athletics, rugby, and more
- 🇰🇪 Kenya — Human-interest stories and viral content
- ✈️ Diaspora — News for Kenyans living abroad
- 💻 Technology — Innovation and digital trends in Africa
Meet the Team
Kelele254 is powered by a passionate team of journalists, editors, and digital storytellers committed to fast, fair, and fearless reporting.
Didacus is a seasoned political reporter with over eight years covering Kenya’s National Assembly, county governments, and election cycles across the Rift Valley. A graduate of Daystar University’s School of Communication, he is known for his sharp sourcing and no-nonsense analysis of parliamentary affairs.
Amos specialises in legal and electoral affairs, with a particular focus on the judiciary, IEBC, and constitutional matters affecting Kenyan democracy. He holds a degree in Law and Journalism from the University of Nairobi and previously covered the Supreme Court beat for a national daily.
Nancy covers human-interest stories, crime, and county-level news with a deep commitment to amplifying voices from Kenya’s grassroots communities. Originally from Siaya County, she brings an authentic perspective to stories about everyday Kenyans and has been shortlisted twice for the Kenya Journalism Awards.
Harry is a fast-breaking news reporter with a talent for getting the story first, covering government services, public utilities, and consumer affairs across Kenya’s 47 counties. A Mombasa native, he previously worked with a Coast-based radio network before joining Kelele254’s digital newsroom.
Elijah is Kelele254’s lead business and economics correspondent, tracking Kenya’s fiscal policy, KRA collections, capital markets, and the broader East African economy. He holds a degree in Economics from Kenyatta University and is a certified financial journalist with the African Business Journalism Institute.
Japhet covers energy, transport, and consumer markets, with a specialisation in fuel pricing, trade policy, and the cost of living. He grew up in Nakuru and brings a sharp eye for how national economic decisions translate to real impact in Kenyan households and small businesses.
Joseph is Kelele254’s football and athletics editor, with extensive experience covering Harambee Stars, the FKF Premier League, and Kenyan athletics on the global stage. A die-hard AFC Leopards supporter from Kisumu, he has covered three AFCON tournaments and two Olympic Games.
Brian reports on international football, the FIFA World Cup, and the intersection of global sport and Kenyan fandom. Based in Nairobi but with a passport full of stamps from major sporting events, he is the go-to voice on Kelele254 for breaking European football news and World Cup analysis.
Patricia covers Kenyan celebrities, music, film, and the social media moments that define pop culture in East Africa. A Bomet-born storyteller with an infectious enthusiasm for entertainment journalism, she has interviewed some of Kenya’s biggest stars and is never far from the front row at Nairobi’s biggest events.
Amondi is Kelele254’s Silicon Savannah correspondent, covering African tech startups, fintech, AI, and the digital economy reshaping East Africa. A computer science graduate from Strathmore University turned journalist, she writes with rare fluency on both the business and technical dimensions of Kenya’s booming tech sector.
Susan is Kelele254’s diaspora editor, dedicated to telling the stories of Kenyans navigating life abroad — from immigration challenges and career milestones to the unbreakable ties that connect them to home. Having lived in the UK for six years before returning to Nairobi, she brings firsthand understanding to every diaspora story she tells.
Get in Touch
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