KTN journalists picked for top awards

By Peter Orengo

The Standard Group has produced finalists in the CNN Multichoice African Journalist of the Year Competition for the second year in a row.

James Moturi

Moturi Mogaka were among 25 finalists from 12 countries picked for the prestigious awards.

Kenya produced six nominees, the second highest number after South Africa with seven.

Announcing the finalists, Azubuike Ishiekwene said: "2009 saw a steady, remarkable improvement in the overall quality of the entries. A number of journalists who entered the competition over the last few years took the opportunity to improve their skills, enter again and raise the bar on their previous entries."

John Benson Mwangi

Tony Maddox, Executive Vice-President and Managing Director of CNN International, praised the calibre of entries this year.

"Their thirst for top class storytelling continues to raise the bar year on year," he said.

Winners will be announced at a Ceremony at The International Convention Centre, Durban, South Africa on Saturday July 18.